Teenage male is punched and kicked by four other teenage boys in Belfast area as police are treating the incident as a sectarian hate crime

By Johnny McNabb
Published 31st Mar 2024, 10:44 BST
Updated 31st Mar 2024, 10:46 BST
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Police in north Belfast have arrested four teenage boys following a report of an assault in the Girdwood Avenue area.

Inspector Adams said: “We received a report that a teenage male had been assaulted at around 5.50pm on Friday, March 29 by a number of people.

“The victim was punched and kicked, and sustained a number of injuries to his arm, his nose and his head. He was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment.

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“Four males, aged 13, 14, 15, and 16, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and affray. They remain in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Police in north Belfast have arrested four teenage boys following a report of an assault in the Girdwood Avenue area on Friday (March 29)Police in north Belfast have arrested four teenage boys following a report of an assault in the Girdwood Avenue area on Friday (March 29)
Police in north Belfast have arrested four teenage boys following a report of an assault in the Girdwood Avenue area on Friday (March 29)

“This assault is being investigated as a sectarian hate crime, and we encourage anyone who can assist with our enquiries to get in touch with us by calling 101, and quoting reference number 68 of 30/03/24.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/