POLICE said a man suffered "extensive injuries to his face" during a fight in south Belfast.
The victim, who is aged in his 20s, was attacked in the Botanic Avenue area during the early hours of Wednesday.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Natalie Moore said: "Shortly before 12.30am, it was reported that a number of people were involved in a fight outside premises on Botanic Avenue.
"One man in his 20s was taken to hospital for treatment of extensive injuries to his face.
"We are making enquiries to establish what occurred and who was involved in this incident.
"Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what occurred, or has information which could assist our investigation, is asked to call detectives at Musgrave on 101."
