A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after a “vicious” attack in Belfast on Sunday night.
The man sustained serious injuries to his face and head in the attack on Antrim Street in Carrick Hill before 9pm.
Police said there were a number of people at the scene when the ambulance service arrived and they are appealing for anyone with any information to come forwarrd.
Detective Inspector Tom Phillips said: “Colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service located the man, who had sustained serious injuries to his face and head, and transported him to hospital. There were a number of people present at the scene.
“This was a particularly vicious attack, which has left the victim – a man aged in his early 20s – in a critical condition in hospital.
“Enquiries are underway and we are working to establish a motive. We are appealing to witnesses to come forward and would ask anyone with information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1789 of 24/01/21.
"A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
"Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org".
Speaking after the attack, Sinn Fein Councillor JJ Magee said: “My thoughts are with the victim of this vicious attack in the Carrack Hill area of North Belfast last night.
“PSNI are conducting enquiries into the circumstances of the incident and part of the district is ceiled off.
“It is my understanding that the victims condition is critical in hospital.
“Carrack Hill is a tightly knit strong community and residents are shocked at the severity of this incident.
“If anyone has information relating to this attack they should come forward.”
