A man in his 20s has sustained head and facial injuries after being assaulted in west Belfast.
Police received a report just after 6am this morning (Sunday) in relation to the incident in Glenbawn Avenue.
Detectives are investigating the serious assault and are appealing for witnesses and information.
Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said police responded to the call with officers attending a property in the area where they located the injured man.
“NIAS also attended the address and transferred the victim to hospital where he is receiving treatment.
“Our investigation to establish what happened, where and how the victim was injured is under way, and I want to make a number of appeals this morning.
“Were you in the Glenbawn Avenue area during the early hours of today, prior to or around the time the assault was reported to us? Did you see what happened? Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time?
“If you have any information which can help our investigation, please call detectives on 101 and quote reference number 432 of 29/12/19,” added the Detective Sergeant.
Alternatively information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.