A man had boiling water poured over him after he was kidnapped in north Belfast, police said.
He sustained burns to his hand and back.
The 30-year-old was walking on Denmark Street early Friday morning when he was attacked, bundled into a car and driven to an address where he was further assaulted.
He sustained cuts and bruises to his head and body.
Detectives appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
