A man was robbed of his jacket, phone and bank card after two males attempted to fight him in the Cathedral Quarter.
Police are appealing for information following the incident that took place outside St Anne's Cathedral on Friday, August 5, between 4pm and 5pm.
It is alleged that the man was standing outside the Cathedral when two males, believed to be in their 20s and wearing tracksuits, approached him and attempted to start a fight.
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During the altercation the man's jacket, which contained a mobile phone and bank card, was stolen.
Police are asking anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact them on 101.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for information following a robbery in the Cathedral Quarter area of Belfast on Friday August 5.
"Between 4 and 5pm, a man was approached outside St. Anne’s cathedral by two males who attempted to start a fight with him.
"They stole his jacket, which contained a mobile phone and bank card.
"Both were believed to be aged in their 20s and were wearing tracksuits.
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have footage that could help us identify the males, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 897 of 07/08/22."
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