The assault occurred at 4am this morning at the Aspen Walk in the Dunmurry area.

Detectives are today investigating reports that a man was subject to a vicious sex attack by a gang of men in west Belfast.

It is understood a man has undergone surgery after being seriously injured in a shooting in West Belfast last night.

Six firefighters had to be treated for shock after coming under an air gun attack on the outskirts of west Belfast, it emerged today.