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North Belfast: Four men attacked on Antrim Road | North Belfast: Four men attacked on Antrim Road |
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A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted along with three other men in north Belfast at the weekend. | |
The attack happened on the Antrim Road at about 04:50 GMT on Sunday. | The attack happened on the Antrim Road at about 04:50 GMT on Sunday. |
Two men, aged 31 and 23, have been arrested. A flat, off the Antrim Road, was searched by police. | Two men, aged 31 and 23, have been arrested. A flat, off the Antrim Road, was searched by police. |
The critically injured man, who is 24, was taken to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. It is thought he has head injuries. | The critically injured man, who is 24, was taken to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. It is thought he has head injuries. |
The other three men did not need hospital treatment. | The other three men did not need hospital treatment. |
SDLP councillor Patrick Convery said people in the area were shocked by what had happened. | SDLP councillor Patrick Convery said people in the area were shocked by what had happened. |
"If people have differences and if they have concerns about anybody else they should report it to the police," he said. | "If people have differences and if they have concerns about anybody else they should report it to the police," he said. |
"Nobody should take the law into their own hands." | "Nobody should take the law into their own hands." |
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Little said: "Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact us in CID in Antrim Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000." | Detective Chief Inspector Alan Little said: "Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact us in CID in Antrim Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000." |
The Antrim Road was closed between Willowbank Gardens and Hopefield Avenue but has now reopened. | The Antrim Road was closed between Willowbank Gardens and Hopefield Avenue but has now reopened. |