Police in Bangor are appealing for information following an assault on Friday evening, 27th March.

A report was received at around 7.50pm of an ongoing fight involving a number of youths and a man in the High Street area.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers saw a number of young people running off, most of them dressed in dark clothing.

It was reported that, following a verbal exchange with approximately 15 to 20 young people as he was walking up the street, the man was punched to the face multiple times by a number of the youths. His dog was also kicked a number of times.

Enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault and has any information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other video footage, to contact us on the 101 number, quoting reference 1493 of 27/03/26.

You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.