It reportedly happened on Castle Street
A man has been arrested following a report of what police are treating as a 'sectarian motivated hate crime' in Belfast city centre.
Shortly after 4:05am, it was reported that three men were assaulted in the area by another man in the Castle Street area. Three 18-year-old men were taken to hospital for their injuries. Detective Sergeant Kennedy said: "A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. He remains in police custody at this time."Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, the incident is being treated as a sectarian motivated hate crime.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'A true hero': James Nesbitt's tribute to Belfast child awaiting a new heartThe young child from West Belfast will soon be granted the Freedom of Belfast
Read more »
The secret underground world of Pokémon in ManchesterPokémonday Pokémon League are held at Fanboy Three on Hilton Street in Manchester
Read more »
Man arrested as PSNI officer taken to hospital after Belfast incident“Assaults on our officers are unacceptable, and must not be tolerated as simply being ‘part of the job’.'
Read more »
Two taken to hospital after Belfast collisionPolice, NIFRS and Ambulance Service attended the scene
Read more »
Man hospitalised after being struck with bottle in Belfast 'altercation'One man is believed to have been armed with a knife in the incident at Norglen Parade
Read more »
Belfast: PSNI officer injured in struggle during arrestThe officer is treated in hospital for a thumb injury after a struggle during an arrest operation.
Read more »