Poleglass: Postman injured in 'vicious and unprovoked attack'

A postman has been treated in hospital for injuries to his face following a "vicious assault" in Poleglass on the outskirts of west Belfast.

Police said the victim was struck repeatedly by a man and woman, shortly after 13:30 BST on Thursday, as he delivered mail in Brians Well Close.

The postman fell to the ground, where the assault continued.

A 43-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, who were arrested on Thursday, have since been released.

"This was a shocking and totally unprovoked attack on a public servant carrying out their duties and serving our local community," Róisín Brown, the PSNI's Neighbourhood Policing Inspector in west Belfast said.

"Police quickly arrived at the incident and following two swift arrests at the scene have commenced a robust investigation to determine exactly what happened."

Police have appealed for information and any CCTV footage in relation to the incident.

Sinn Féin assembly member Danny Baker said the community in Poleglass was shocked by the attack

Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker told BBC Newsline the community in Poleglass was "deeply concerned and shocked" that a postman had been attacked.

"This was a vicious attack on a public worker providing a service, there is no place for any sort of attack on any worker, on anybody," he added.

"I would appeal to anyone with information to please come forward and I wish him a speedy recovery."