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A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a gang of masked men armed with bats and hammers in east Belfast.
Police are appealing for information following the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The group of up to eight men called at a property in Loopland Park at around 12.20am before forcing their way inside.
They then assaulted the resident causing injuries to the victim’s head and body.
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PSNI Detective Sergeant Kitchen said the wounded man was taken to hospital where he received treatment for his injuries.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have noticed the men in the area or to anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 25 17/08/25,” they added.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting.