Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a serious assault at the New Lodge Road area of North Belfast on Sunday 21st June.
Detective Inspector McCartan said: “At around 9:20pm, it was reported to police that a man in his 20s was tied up inside a property in the area and was assaulted by two men. It was reported that the male was strangled with a towel during the incident and received serious facial injuries.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, should contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1549 21/06/26. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.”