Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a reported serious assault in north Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, 5th April.

Detective Sergeant McGearty said: "A man aged in his 20s attended hospital at around 1.30am, with a severe, and possibly life-changing, injury to his arm.

“At this stage, the circumstances surrounding the injury are unclear, but it’s believed that the man was assaulted in the Duncairn Gardens area at around 1am.”

Detective Sergeant McGearty continued: "We would appeal to anyone who witnessed this shocking incident to come forward.

"We're particularly keen to speak to anyone with CCTV/dash-cam or other video footage which could assist with our enquiries.

"The number to call is 101, and the relevant reference number is 118 05/04/26."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ 

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/