A man has been taken to hospital following a "savage assault" in West Belfast in the early hours of Monday morning.
The victim, in his 20s, was attacked by a gang of men in the Beechmount Grove area at around 3am.
They then drove off following the assault, in a red Vauxhall Astra.
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PSNI Sergeant Tew said: "We understand that five men, unknown to the injured party, launched this savage assault resulting in the victim being taken to hospital for injuries not believed to be life threatening.
"His attackers are believed to have fled the scene in a red Vauxhall Astra.
“Our enquiries are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who might have any information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 126 12/12/22.”
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