A man in his 20s was taken to hospital for treatment after the men attack him.
Five masked men armed with hammers and a machete have broken into a flat and attacked a man in his 20s in north Belfast.The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which "are not thought to be life threatening".
The PSNI described the assault as a "stark violation of his basic human rights", adding that "there is no justification for this type of violence".Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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