Three council workers attacked while on duty in Belfast

By Jonathan McCambridge, Press Association

Three council workers have been attacked while on duty in Belfast City Centre.

Detectives have appealed for information about the assaults which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “We received a number of reports at around 12.40am that three men, believed to be council workers, had been attacked by two unknown males while carrying out their duties in the Little Donegall Street area.

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“Officers spoke with all three of the injured men, who had been punched to the face and neck, with one of the men also sustaining an injury to his hand.

“It was reported that an unknown male had approached the council workers and began being verbally abusive towards them, before physically assaulting them.

“He was then joined by a second, unknown male, who also physically assaulted the men.”

Police said one of the suspects was described as being of slim build with blond hair and was wearing a grey tracksuit.

All three injured men were treated in hospital for their injuries.

Our council workers are a vital part of our community and assaults on them whilst doing their job will not be tolerated

The police spokesperson added: “Our council workers are a vital part of our community and assaults on them whilst doing their job will not be tolerated.

“I would urge anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed this to come forward and assist us with our inquiries, which are ongoing.

“Anyone who has any information that might assist can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 61 of 31/01/26.”