POLICE are appealing for information following a vicious assault in north Belfast yesterday evening, Monday, November 29.

Inspector Irwin said: “At approximately 8.40 pm we received a report that a man aged in his 20’s had been attacked by men armed with hammers in the Cavehill Country Park in the Hightown Road area of the city.

“He was later discovered on the Ballysillan Road where he was then taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have any informaion in relation to the assault, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1844 of 29/11/21.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ 

Or you can ontact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.