A 25-year-old man has been assaulted by a gang armed with a sword, bars and bats in north Belfast.
Four men forced their way into a house in the Oakley Street area in the early hours of Wednesday when the man and a 35-year-old woman was present.
The victim was punched in the head by one of the gang.
A front window of the property was also smashed during the attack.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson said: "It was reported that shortly after 12am four men had forced their way into a house in Oakley Street and threatened the occupants, a 25-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman.
"Three of the intruders wore balaclavas and were armed with bats and bars.
"The fourth, who was not wearing a balaclava, was armed with a sword.
"He is described as about 19 or 20 years old, thin, around 5ft 7in tall, with short dark hair brushed forward."
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.