Northern Ireland

Man (37) critically ill after assault at Belfast flat

A 37-year-old man was attacked at his flat in Belfast city centre on Saturday morning
A 37-year-old man was attacked at his flat in Belfast city centre on Saturday morning A 37-year-old man was attacked at his flat in Belfast city centre on Saturday morning

A 37-YEAR-OLD man remained critically ill in hospital last night after he was assaulted at his flat in Belfast city centre.

The man was attacked at around 6am on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Tom Phillips said the man was in a critical, but stable, condition in hospital.

"We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or who may have information which can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Belfast on 101 quoting reference number 496 of 03/08/19," he said.