Assault and robbery, Crumlin Road, Belfast
18 Apr 2009
Detectives from Antrim Road CID are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in the Crumlin Road Tennent street area in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 18 April).
Around 2:00am a 16-year-old male was attacked by four unknown youths who threatened him with a knife and stole his mobile phone. During the incident the youth received a cut to his forehead and punched in the face.
The main assailant is described as 5ft 8ins tall, with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark navy Helly Hansen jacket, blue jeans and Timberland boots.
Anyone who witnessed the attack or who has any information is asked to contact detectives at Antrim Road CID on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
