Teenage boy suffers head injuries in Belfast assault

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A 17-year-old youth has been taken to hospital after he was assaulted in north Belfast.

He suffered a number of puncture wounds to the back of his head during the attack, which happened in Rosapenna Street shortly before 1200 BST on Saturday.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is helping police with their inquiries.