Man hospitalised after brutal paramilitary style attack in North Belfast

By Adam Evans

A man has been left in hospital after what the PSNI have called a 'brutal and horrific' paramilitary style attack in North Belfast.

Four men in balaclavas smashed windows at a home around Loughview Terrace with what's thought to have been metal bars - before chasing a man from there to the Shore Road.

He was then assaulted and left with injuries which aren't thought to be life threatening.

Detective Sergeant Sam McCallum said: "Whilst these injuries are not life threatening, this was a brutal and horrific attack. It is yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence. 

"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone who has information which may assist police enquiries, to contact Detectives at Musgrave Criminal Investigation Branch on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1396 30/07/17.  

"Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."