Northern Ireland

Man suffers suspected broken jaw in Belfast attack

Police are investigating the attack
Police are investigating the attack Police are investigating the attack

A MAN has suffered a suspected broken jaw after he was attacked by three masked men during a break-in in Belfast.

The gang, armed with a suspected firearm, baseball bat and hammer, entered a house on West Circular Road at around 10.40pm last night.

A PSNI spokesman said: "It was reported that a man in his 20s inside the property was assaulted by the men, suffering a suspected broken jaw and other injuries to his face and body.

"He was taken to hospital for his injuries following the incident.

"A silver Volkswagen Passat was stolen from the property during the incident and enquiries are continuing."