Fresh appeal for information as assault victim remains in critical condition in hospital after serious assault

Detectives investigating a serious assault in the Flax Street area of north Belfast on Friday 18th March, continue to appeal for information.

Shortly after 6.40am on Friday morning, police received a report of an altercation at an address in the area.

Police responded and a man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains at this time in a critical condition.

A 30-year-man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later released on bail pending further enquiries.

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Flax Street - Google maps

Detectives are appealing for anyone with any information about the incident to contact them at Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 478 18/03/22.

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via 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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