Youth attacked by gang of eight

A youth is recovering in the North this morning after he was attacked by a gang at his home in Belfast.

A youth is recovering in the North this morning after he was attacked by a gang at his home in Belfast.

The 17-year-old was standing outside the house when the gang of eight approached and assaulted him.

They forced their way into the teenager's home as he attempted to make an escape.

According to an RUC spokesperson, the youth suffered facial injuries but no one else was injured.

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