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Three men treated in hospital following brawl in west Belfast

The scene at the Whitefort bar and restaurant on Andersonstown Road in west Belfast, following reports of a street brawl. Picture by Cliff Donaldson
The scene at the Whitefort bar and restaurant on Andersonstown Road in west Belfast, following reports of a street brawl. Picture by Cliff Donaldson

THREE men are being treated in hospital following a fight in west Belfast on Monday evening.

It is understood a group of men confronted other men near the Whitefort bar and restaurant on Andersonstown Road.

Blunt objects including bats and hammers were thought to have been used in the brawl, which was reported to police at around 6.15pm.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

It is understood the men involved were all foreign nationals. The scene outside the bar was cordoned off on Monday night.

Police have appealed for information.