Teenager Hospitalized After Being Stabbed in the Eye During North Belfast Assault

A 19-year-old was hospitalized after being stabbed in the eye during an attack by three men in North Belfast. Police are investigating the incident.

Teenager Hospitalized After Being Stabbed in the Eye During North Belfast Assault
Teenager Hospitalized After Being Stabbed in the Eye During North Belfast Assault

North Belfast: A teenager was taken to the hospital after a scary incident. He was stabbed in the eye by a group of men.

The 19-year-old was walking on Eia Street around 7:45 PM on January 31. Suddenly, three men in dark tracksuits jumped out of a car and attacked him. One of them had a weapon and stabbed him in the eye.

After the attack, the teenager went to the hospital. He needed stitches and suffered nerve damage behind his eye.

Police were informed about the incident on February 1. Detective Sergeant Faulkner shared details about the attack. They are looking for anyone who might have information.

If you know something, you can call the police at 101 or report it online. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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