Delivery driver punched during attack in East Belfast

​A delivery driver has been punched in at attack in East Belfast.

​Police are investigating a report of the assault which occurred at the Carncaver Road area on Wednesday.

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Police can be contacted on 101.

They say they have arrested two men.

Sergeant Dennison said: “At around 11pm, it was reported that a fast food delivery driver was assaulted by two males as he attempted to deliver food at a property in the area.

"The male, aged in his 30s, was punched and thrown against an outside wall in the area during the incident.

“Both men, aged 42 and 24 years old, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences.

"Both men remain in police custody at this time.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances around this incident and police would appeal to anyone with information, or relevant footage which could assist enquiries to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1722 26/08/26.

A report can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org .”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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