Police Appeal After Serious Late-Night Assault on Ardoyne Road

A local man is recovering in hospital following a serious assault on Ardoyne Road late on Monday night, April 20th. The victim, who is in his 30s, was walking in the area at approximately 11:30 PM when a silver Volkswagen Polo pulled up alongside him. Three men, armed with weapons including a claw hammer and a metal bat, exited the vehicle and carried out the assault before fleeing the scene in the car.

The victim sustained fractures and lacerations during the incident and was subsequently treated in hospital for his injuries. One of the attackers is described as being of a heavy build and was wearing a dark-coloured mask at the time of the incident.

Detectives believe there were other vehicles in the vicinity when the attack occurred and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the event or captured dashcam footage to get in touch. Information from the community can be vital in these investigations.

If you have any information that could help, please contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 1440 21/04/26. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the PSNI’s online non-emergency reporting form. Let’s work together to keep our North Belfast streets safe for everyone.