Two men have been hospitalised with facial injuries after being assaulted in Belfast city centre.

Police said the victims were reportedly assaulted by two other men who were not known to them.

The attack happened in the Cornmarket during the early hours of Sunday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers received a report at approximately 3.40am that two men in their 20s were assaulted by two other men, unknown to them. The two victims required hospital treatment after they sustained facial injuries.

“The suspects are white men in their 20s, both with medium builds and around six foot tall. One of the suspects was wearing a black buttoned top and dark shoes, has short dark hair and a dark beard.

“The other suspect was wearing a light coloured two toned coat with black jeans, black trainers and also has short dark hair.

“Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information to contact officers on 101 quoting reference 325 01/12/24.”

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