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Policeman suffers facial injuries in north Belfast knife attack Policeman suffers facial injuries in north Belfast knife attack
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A police officer has received facial injuries after being attacked with a knife in north Belfast.A police officer has received facial injuries after being attacked with a knife in north Belfast.
Police were responding to a report of an assault on the Crumlin Road on New Year's Day when the policeman was attacked. The PSNI said there had been a disturbance after a youth allegedly tried to damage a banner at Twaddell Avenue, near the Crumlin Road.
He was taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. A policeman was then assaulted with a knife. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
A 16-year-old youth was arrested for wounding with intent and having an offensive weapon.A 16-year-old youth was arrested for wounding with intent and having an offensive weapon.