Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information and witnesses after a man presented to hospital with serious wounds.
The man, aged in his 30s, reported that he was walking on North Queen Street at around 8pm on Saturday when he was set upon by two men in balaclavas. He believed that one of the men was armed with a machete, and reported that there was a struggle during which he was knocked unconscious.
He suffered deep lacerations to his leg and face in addition to the head injury.
Detective Sergeant McVeagh said: "It's shocking that an attack of this seriousness could take place in a busy area, and we know that someone must have seen the assault take place or suspicious behaviour around that time.
"We would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1603 of 15/03/25.
"You can also make a report online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report/incident or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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