Man mugged and sprayed with ‘unknown substance’ in Belfast

The victim – a man in his 60s – was hit over the head and had an “unknown substance sprayed” on him during a mugging in south Belfast.

DETECTIVES IN SOUTH Belfast are appealing for information following a robbery of a man in his 60s on the Ormeau Road area this morning.

At approximately 10am the man was mugged by two males. The victim was hit over the head and had an “unknown substance sprayed” on him, according to the PSNI.

The victim has been taken to hospital fort treatment but, at this stage, it is believed that the substance is nothing untoward.

One of the robbers is described as being in his 20s and was wearing a red and white top. The two males made off in the direction of St Johns Avenue with a sum of cash.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact CID in Musgrave Police Station on 0845 600 8000. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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