A 37-year-old man has “serious” facial injuries after he was assaulted at a flat in east Belfast.
Five people have been arrested after the assault, which took place on Upper Frank Street on Monday, shortly after 8pm.
Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: “At around 8:10pm, it was reported that a 37 year old man was assaulted inside a flat in the area. The male was taken to hospital for facial injuries which are described as serious at this time.”
Four men, aged 55, 43, 40 and 40-years-old as well as a 38-year-old woman were arrested in relation to the incident.
All five people remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Faulkner continued: “Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and detectives would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1779 10/06/24. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”