Belfast: man left with life-changing injuries after assault

A man has been left with life-changing injuries after being attacked in Belfast

Police said the man, in his 30s, was assaulted in the Townsend Street area shortly after 7pm yesterday (Wednesday)

"Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and he was taken to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries," a PSNI spokesman said.

"A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He remains in police custody at this time.

"Anyone who may have witnessed the assault or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with inquiries is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1500 16/10/24."