A TEENAGER has sustained burns to his face and hand following an assault at an anti-internment bonfire in west Belfast.
The 16-year-old was attacked on waste ground next to the Good Shepherd Road during the Colinmill bonfire in Poleglass.
The assault happened at around 1am last Wednesday.
Police said that the man "sustained facial injuries including burns to his face and hand as a result of this unprovoked attack".
The suspect is described as wearing a grey Adidas hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.
SDLP councillor Brian Heading said that anti-internment bonfires "draw in anti-social elements".
Mr Heading said: "This injury is an example of how dangerous these bonfires can be. This bonfire is on private land and it should be fenced off to prevent it from taking place. People have to stand up and take responsibility for this.
"I have also mentioned that there should be a register of companies that use pallets. They need to see and keep a record of what is happening with their pallets. There is almost an open door policy at the moment."
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
