Man in hospital following Belfast City Centre assault

A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in Belfast City Centre.

Police say it happened shortly after 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon - in the High Street/ Church Lane area.

The man sustained injuries to his face and body.

Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Shortly after 4pm we received a report that a man had been assaulted in the High Street/Church Lane area by an unknown man.

“The victim sustained injuries to his face and body and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“The man who carried out the attack is said to have been wearing a beanie hat, navy jacket, black bottoms, black gloves and grey and black trainers.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or to anyone who may have CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1932 07/12/23.

Alternatively, you can submit a report 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/