Police in Belfast have arrested three men on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault at a property in the Duncairn Parade area of north Belfast.
Timeline and immediate response
A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokesperson said officers were called shortly before 6pm on Monday 20 July after a report that a man had been seriously assaulted inside a residential property. Three men — one in his 30s and two in their 40s — were arrested and remain in police custody, assisting with inquiries.
"Anyone with any information which might assist police should contact us using our witness appeal form or call us on 101."
Local reaction and appeal for witnesses
Sinn Féin councillor JJ Magee described the incident as "serious" and said his thoughts are with the victim, urging anyone with information to come forward to police immediately. The PSNI has asked members of the public to use its online witness appeal form, quoting reference 1454 of 20/07/26, or to contact the non-emergency number 101.
What police have asked for
- Anyone who saw or heard anything in the Duncairn Parade area around the time of the assault to get in touch.
- People with dashcam or private CCTV footage that might help the investigation to submit it via the PSNI appeal form.
- Those with information to quote the reference number 1454 of 20/07/26 when contacting police.
Custody and ongoing inquiries
All three arrested men remain in custody while officers carry out further inquiries. No further details about the victim’s condition or the circumstances of the assault have been released by police at this stage.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Duncairn Parade, north Belfast |
| Time reported | Shortly before 6pm, 20 July 2026 |
| Arrests | Three men (one in his 30s, two in their 40s) |
| PSNI reference | 1454 of 20/07/26 |
I will continue to monitor developments and bring updates as any further information is released by police. Members of the public with relevant information are asked to use the PSNI witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals or to call 101, quoting the incident reference above.
