A man in his 30s was injured after being assaulted in what’s believed to have been a racially motivated hate crime at Ligoneil Road in north Belfast on Sunday morning.
The two suspects are believed to have made off towards the Crumlin Road area. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
Police are appealing for information following the incident which occurred around 11:15am on Sunday (March 3).
Sergeant Tierney said the man was assaulted by two unknown men and sustained a cut to both his head and above his eye, following the incident.
“Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, we are investigating this incident as a racially motivated hate crime,” said the sergeant.
The men are described as being 5ft 8” in height, and they had shaved heads. They were wearing dark jackets and jeans.
“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information which may assist with our enquiries to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 500 3/3/19,” added the sergeant.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.