Detectives are appealing for information following an assault in north Belfast last night, Tuesday, January 25.

Detective Sergeant Ash said: “Shortly after 8pm we received a report that an 18-year-old woman had been assaulted by three men in the Manor Street area.

“The woman was dragged from the property, kicked and hit to the head with a weapon then beaten with what is believed to have been a metal pole.

“She was taken to hospital where she is currently receiving treatment for a broken ankle.

“Three men, aged 19, 23 and 24 were arrested a short time later on suspicion of a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent.

“They remain in police custody at this time.

“This was a vicious beating and there is absolutely no justification for this type of savage attack.

“We are working to establish a motive and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have dash-cam footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1374 of 25/01/22.”

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.