PSNI Appeals Following 'Racially Motivated' Assault

Police are seeking witnesses to a "racially motivated" assault that occurred in north Belfast on June 29. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. in the New Lodge Road area.

A man was walking with a friend when a group of teenage boys approached him. The group began shouting at the man before one of the teenagers punched him in the face and fled the scene. The remaining youths continued to shout racial slurs at both the assaulted man and his friend, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

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We would be keen to speak with some members of the public who intervened and chased these youths away, as well as assisting the injured man and his friend.

The injured man sought medical attention the following day. Inspector Hamilton of the PSNI described the event as a "hate crime" and confirmed that inquiries are ongoing. Police are particularly keen to speak with members of the public who intervened and chased the youths away, as well as those who assisted the victim and his friend.

Authorities are appealing for anyone who was in the New Lodge Road area on the night of June 29 and witnessed the assault, or who possesses any information, including images or video footage, to come forward. Information can be submitted via a witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1845 of 29/06/26. Alternatively, individuals can contact the police at 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

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We're treating this as a racially-motivated hate crime and our enquiries are ongoing.