Two arrested after Belfast assault

Two men were being questioned by police in Belfast today after a man was assaulted.

Two men were being questioned by police in Belfast today after a man was assaulted.

The 27-year-old was set upon and beaten in the Whiterock Road area of west Belfast at around 1.15am.

He was taken to hospital for treatment but a PSNI spokeswoman said his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The two men were arrested a short time later.

The PSNI has appealed for anyone who has any information related to the assault to come forward.

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