Woman beaten by armed gang in north Belfast

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An 18-year-old woman was attacked and beaten by three men armed with what police believe was a metal pole in north Belfast last night.

It happened in Manor Street shortly after 8pm and the teenager was dragged from a property, kicked and hit on the head with a weapon before being beaten with a pole. 

She suffered a broken ankle.

Three men aged 19, 23 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent.

The PSNI has described it as a "vicious beating".

Anyone who witnessed the attack, or who may have dash-cam footage, can contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1374 of 25/01/22.

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ 

 

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