By Q Radio News
An 18-year-old woman was attacked and beaten by three men armed with what police believe was a metal pole in north Belfast last night.
It happened in Manor Street shortly after 8pm and the teenager was dragged from a property, kicked and hit on the head with a weapon before being beaten with a pole.
She suffered a broken ankle.
Three men aged 19, 23 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent.
The PSNI has described it as a "vicious beating".
Anyone who witnessed the attack, or who may have dash-cam footage, can contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1374 of 25/01/22.
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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