Shocking Acid Attack in East Belfast Leaves Man Seriously Injured
Detectives in East Belfast are hunting a gang after a terrifying acid attack on a man in his 20s. The victim suffered severe burns to his face and upper body during the assault in the Sunwich Street area on Saturday, 5 August.
Victim Chased and Attacked with Corrosive Liquid
According to Detective Inspector Angus, police got the distress call at around 6.30pm. The victim was being chased by a car and stopped his own vehicle. A group leapt from the pursuing car, and one hurled a suspected corrosive liquid over him.
The attackers also smashed the rear window of the victim’s car with a blunt object before fleeing the scene. Emergency services rushed to the man’s aid and gave him urgent medical treatment.
Police Launch Investigation and Call for Witnesses
“Our investigation is underway to identify those responsible and establish a motive,”
said Detective Inspector Angus. Officers are appealing to anyone near Sunwich Street that evening to come forward.
The police are especially keen to hear from anyone with dash-cam, CCTV footage, or other videos taken around the time of the attack.
How You Can Help
- Contact the police on 101, quoting reference 1354 of 05/08/23
- Make an anonymous report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
- Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report at crimestoppers-uk.org
Your tip could help bring these brutal attackers to justice. Don’t stay silent.
