The man suffered serious head injuries and a suspected skull fracture after being attacked by four men on Votanikis Avenue after 2.55 on Sunday morning.
Detective Sergeant Lorraine Dougherty said: “It was reported that one of the males punched the man who fell to the ground, while the other three males hit him in the head and body. Read more: PSNI officers injured when ‘driver’ hit by police car in Co Down “The man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, including a suspected skull fracture. His condition is characterized as serious. “The males then started towards the area of the Lower Crescent after the incident. “The investigations are continuing and we will appeal to anyone who has information or who is a witness to the incident, to contact the detectives at 101 invoking the reference number 293 01/05/22. Alternatively, the information may be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. “ Read more: Fire in Belfast Cavehill tore 3.5 acres of natural habitat Read more: NI woman cheated 11 112,000 on “catastrophic” romantic scam To receive the latest news directly in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.
