A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after being attacked by five masked men with hammers in a property in East Belfast.
Police are appealing for information following the assault which took place at a flat on Templemore Street at aroumd 8pm on Wednesday, February 12.
It was reported that five masked men broke their way into the flat before attacking a man inside, leaving him with head and body injuries. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
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Police also believe the attack may be linked to an incident that took place a few hours later at 5.35am on Thursday, February 13, at the same address when a motorcycle was set on fire in a communal hallway.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “Shortly before 8pm police received a report five masked men armed with hammers, broke their way into a flat in the Templemore Street area and attacked a man who was in the property.
“The man suffered injuries to his head and body and was taken to hospital for treatment.
“At approximately 5.35am this morning, Thursday 13th February, police received a report that a motorcycle had been set alight in a communal hallway at the same address.
“Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services attended and extinguished the fire, luckily no one was injured.
“We are treating both incident as linked and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the attack or to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1601 12/02/24.
"Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
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