Man taken to hospital following assault in north Belfast
Police are trying to establish a motive for an assault in which a man was assaulted by a group of people, one armed with a weapon, early on Saturday morning.
The victim was taken to hospital following the assault in north Belfast.
Police investigating the incident are appealing for information from the public and are urging any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “Police received a report that a man had been injured following an altercation in the Castleton Gardens / Limestone Road area at approximately 4.30am on Saturday, June 1.
"The victim, aged in his 30s, alleged that a number of men, one of whom was armed with a weapon which he believed to be a screwdriver, approached him and assaulted him.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which, at this time, are not believed to be serious.
"Our investigation is underway to determine the circumstances and a motive for the assault.
"I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 308 of 01/06/24.