Police in Belfast have launched an investigation after a man was left in serious condition following an assault on Sunday night.
The incident occurred in Belfast city centre when four men launched an attack on another man at the junction of Botanic Avenue.
The PSNI said the attack took place just before 2.55 am, with the man being knocked to the ground after being punched.
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The attackers then reportedly stamped on the victim’s head and body before he was taken to hospital with severe head injuries and a suspected fractured skull.
Police are now appealing for information on the incident as Detective Sergeant Lorraine Dougherty confirmed: “Shortly after 2.55 am, it was reported that a man in his 30s was assaulted by four males at the junction with Donegall Pass.
“It was reported that one of the males punched the man, who fell to the ground, while the other three males stamped on his head and body.
“The male was taken to hospital with severe head injuries including a suspected fractured skull.
“His condition is described as serious.
“The males then made off towards the Lower Crescent area following the incident.”
Sergeant Dougherty says Inquiries are continuing and they are appealing to anyone who has any information or who witnessed the incident to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 293 of May 1.
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