It is understood a man was attacked and beaten by two men using hammers or axes in the Upper Dunmurry Lane area shortly before 1 p.m. The incident happened near an elementary school in the area and a children’s park. Read more: Ballymena incident sees a man suffering from a puncture in the face and head After evaluation and initial treatment, the man was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Danny Baker, Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA, posted on Facebook on Friday afternoon about the incident, writing: “Well, there was a serious incident on Dunmurry Lane, PSNI has an ongoing investigation. “This is close to Our Ladys Queen of Peace Elementary School, I would advise parents to use the Twinbrook Route and avoid the Dunmurry Strip if possible.” In a later statement, he added: “The local community has been shocked by this attack that saw a man being taken to hospital after serious injuries. I urge anyone with any information to contact PSNI. “ A PSNI spokesman said: “Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a serious attack on a man in the Dunmurry area on Friday, June 10. “A report was received around 12.55 that a man in his 30s had been attacked in the Upper Dunmurry Lane area. He was taken to hospital for treatment. “It is believed that two men carried out this attack and left the scene in a red Volkswagen Golf. “Our investigation into this incident is ongoing and we will appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, including the camera or other video, to contact the police at 101 quoting the number 758 of 10/06/22 . “ Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ Read more: Two men from South Armagh have been jailed for their role in an ATM robbery Read more: PSNI attends sudden death scene in Belfast city center To receive the latest news directly in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.
