Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in north Belfast

Three men, one aged in his 30s, and two aged in their 40s, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Stock picture

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in north Belfast.

A police spokesperson said they are investigating a report that a man was seriously assaulted at a property in the Duncairn Parade area.

Three men, two in their 40s and one in his 30s, were arrested.

“Shortly before 6pm today, Monday, July 20, police received a report that a man had been assaulted inside a residential property,” they said.

“Three men, one aged in his 30s, and two aged in their 40s, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

“They remain in police custody, assisting with inquiries."