A 12-year-old boy was "struck in the face without warning" by a stranger during an attack in Belfast.
The boy was standing with friends in the Shankill Road area on Monday, November 11 at around 8.30pm when he was "approached by an unknown man who struck him to the side of his face without warning". Serious injuries were not reported.
Police said the suspect then left on foot in the direction of Woodvale, and enquiries are ongoing to determine who was involved and a motive.
Read more: Sex offender handed origami paper animals to kids at Belfast hub, court told
In an appeal for information, a spokesperson for the PSNI added: "Anyone who noticed what happened or who has CCTV, mobile or other footage that could help with enquiries is asked to make contact with police on 101 quoting reference 1714 11/11/24.
"The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
"Alternatively you can provide information to us directly by submitting a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/"
Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
English (United States) ·