Man hospitalised after assault in east Belfast

One man arrested at Albertbridge Road in wake of incident

Albertbridge Road, East Belfast, from which a man was taken to hospital today after being assaulted.
Albertbridge Road, East Belfast, from which a man was taken to hospital today after being assaulted.

A 21-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in east Belfast.

Police said they were called to the scene in Albertbridge Road just before midday.

“At 11.55am police received a report that two males were being seriously assaulted by a group of approximately seven males at the junction of Albertbridge Road,” a spokesman said.

One man was arrested at the scene.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the PSNI.

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