Man attacked and knocked unconscious - then assaulted again after waking up

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A man who was knocked unconscious following an attack by two men was assaulted again after he came round, the PSNI say.

Police say the victim was first knocked to the ground by two men who "repeatedly kicked him and punched him" and he was knocked unconscious, when the assailants ran off. After he came round, the man was assaulted again when two men emerged from a small, red car and ran towards him and attacked him.

The victim was taken to hospital with injuries to his jaw, nose and head.

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A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an assault in north Belfast earlier this week."

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Detective Sergeant Magee said: “At around six pm on Monday 20th January, a man was walking in the Oldpark Road area towards Rosapenna Street, when he was knocked to the ground by two men who repeatedly kicked him and punched him.

“He was knocked unconscious, and the assailants ran off. It was reported that the victim later came round and continued to walk in the direction of Rosapenna Street, when, as he was passing Ballymoney Street, two men got out of a small red car, ran towards him and assaulted him, before making off.

“The man who was assaulted was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for injuries to his jaw, his nose and his head. His mobile phone screen was also smashed during the incident. It was reported that all four men were dressed in dark coloured clothing.”

Detective Sergeant Magee continued: “Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who might have any information which could assist, including any CCTV or dash cam footage, to get in touch. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1490 of 24/01/25.”

A police spokesperson added: "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."

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