Man (23) assaulted in west Belfast

A man suffered face and head injuries during an assault yesterday in west Belfast

A man suffered face and head injuries during an assault yesterday in west Belfast. Police officers discovered the victim (23) on the ground at Moyard Parade just after 6am.

He was taken to hospital and is reportedly stable. A motive for the attack is being investigated and detectives appealed for anybody with information to contact them.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter