A man in his 40s was set upon by three men, stabbed several times in the back and beaten around the head in an alleyway in east Belfast last night.
The attack happened in the vicinity of Clandeboye Street and Epworth Street just after midnight. Police and ambulance attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital for treatment.
Detectives are investigating the serious assault.
One suspect is described as being approximately 35 years of age, while the other two are thought to be aged around 16. All three suspects were wearing tops with hoods that were pulled up, and scarves covering part of their faces.
Detective Sergeant Dave Verner said this was a nasty and vicious attack.
“Enquiries to establish exactly what occurred and why are underway and I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area, shortly after midnight and witnessed the attack, or who saw any suspicious activity, to call our detectives at Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 22 of 19/02/21,” he said.
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.