Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an assault in south Belfast yesterday evening, Monday 30th June.

Detective Sergeant Leeman said: “At approximately 5.35pm, it was reported that a man had been assaulted by a number of men armed with wooden bats in the Ormeau Road area of the city.

“The victim, was taken to hospital where he received treatment for his injuries.

“A short time later, it was reported that the men then called to a property in the nearby Hatfield Street and smashed the windows of a house also using wooden bats.

“Officers attended and arrested three males; a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and a 34-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

“All three remain in police custody at this time.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1389 30/06/25.”

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