A MAN who was assaulted during an incident in Belfast over the weekend has been urged to come forward to police.
PSNI officers were called to reports of an “ongoing assault” in the Donegall Road area of south Belfast at around 9.30pm on Saturday, July 12.
The incident happened in Donegall Street, south Belfast“Shortly before 9.30pm on Saturday, it was reported that a assault was ongoing in the vicinity of the Donegall Road,” the PSNI’s Sergeant Brolly said.
“On police arrival, the injured party was no longer present,” he added.
“A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm,” he confirmed.
Three other boys, aged 14, 16 and 17, were all cautioned at the scene on suspicion of common assault, the PSNI has confirmed.
The arrested boy has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Ther police force has urged the man who was injured in the incident to come forward.
“We would ask that the injured party, described as having a dark beard and wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, make contact with us as soon as possible,” Sgt Brolly said.
“We want to emphasise that there is no suspicion of wrong-doing on their part and we simply wish to check that they are safe and well.”
He added: “We are also keen to talk to any members of the public who were in the area and witnessed the assault, or to anyone who may have relevant dash-cam or video footage.
“Please contact police on 101, quoting reference number 2073 12/07/25.”