A woman in her 20s has been 'viciously assaulted and robbed' in a 'sinister attack' in South Belfast.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the 'serious assault and robbery' that happened at an address at Cromwell Road at around 7pm on Saturday, October 22.
PSNI detective Sergeant McCartan said the victim suffered a stab wound above her left eye.
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He added: “The suspect also robbed the victim’s handbag containing a sum of money, credit card and passport. He made off in the direction of Lawrence Street. He is described as wearing a dark coloured hooded jacket, dark coloured jeans, trainers and dark coloured baseball cap.
“This was a particularly sinister attack on the victim and our investigation is underway. We are especially keen to speak to a male passer-by who stopped to offer assistance to the victim on Cromwell Road.
"I would appeal to anyone who may have information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 127 22/10/22."
A report can be submitted 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/
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