by Q Radio News
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in east Belfast.
A 42-year-old man was discovered with a head injury in the Upper Newtownards road area, close to the Ulster Hospital at around 4am this morning.
He was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police officers attended the scene and a 34-year-old man was detained on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Inspector Barry Moore said, “We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the assault to contact police at Lisburn and Castlereagh Station on 101 quoting reference number 432 of 16/05/21, or to submit a report 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/.
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