By Q Radio News
A man has been stabbed multiple times in the back and beaten around the head during a serious assault in Belfast.
It happened in an alleyway in the Clandeboye Street/Epworth Street areas just after midnight.
One of the suspects is thought to be a 35 year-old man, accompanied by two teenage boys.
All three suspects wore tops with hoods that were pulled up, and wore scarves covering part of their faces.
The victim who is in his forties is recovering in hospital.
Detective Sergeant Dave Verner said: "This was a nasty and vicious attack on the victim who has sustained injuries to his back and his head.
"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."
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/
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