Police in north Belfast are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in the Tomb Street area in the early hours of Sunday morning, 17th May.

Sergeant Taylor said: “We received a report at around 12.30am that a man had been punched to the head by another male and knocked unconscious.

“Officers attended the scene and the injured man was subsequently taken on to hospital.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other video footage, to contact police on the 101 number, quoting reference 50 of 17/05/26.

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/.