Man seriously injured in suspected machete attack in West Belfast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

A man in his 40s was hospitalised with serious arm injuries after a reported machete attack in West Belfast.

A man in his 40s was hospitalised with serious injuries to his left forearm after being attacked with what is reported to have been a machete in West Belfast. The assault took place at the junction of Albert Street and Servia Street between midnight and 1am on Tuesday, 20 October. The suspect fled the scene in the direction of Grosvenor Road.

Detective Sergeant Long appealed for witnesses. 'Anyone with information that could help, including dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 35 20/10/26,' he said. 'We would be particularly interested in speaking to anyone who was in the Albert Street or Servia Street areas around this time and witnessed the assault.' Reports can also be submitted online or anonymously to Crimestoppers.

How it is being reported

• Man hospitalised after 'machete attack' in West BelfastThe victim suffered serious injuries to his arm during the attackBelfast Live · 20 Oct, 11:10
• Man suffers serious injury in suspected machete attackBelfast Telegraph · 20 Oct, 11:10

In this story: West Belfast · Albert Street · Servia Street · Grosvenor Road · Police Service of Northern Ireland

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