Police are appealing for witnesses to two assaults reported in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast shortly after midnight on Monday, 10th March

Two men were injured and a link is being explored between the two assaults.

The first assault reportedly happened inside a hotel in the area which left the injured party with an eye injury which did not require medical attention at the scene.

And some time later, NI Ambulance Service attended a report of a second man outside the same hotel with a head injury. Officers attended and the man was taken to hospital for medical treatment 

Officers are investigating and would ask anyone with any information to call 101, quoting reference number 6 10/03/25.

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport 

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org