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Man attacked by gang armed with sword, bars and bats in north Belfast

Police are investigating the attack in north Belfast
Police are investigating the attack in north Belfast Police are investigating the attack in north Belfast

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.