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Student beaten in weekend attack | Student beaten in weekend attack |
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A Bangladeshi student has been attacked outside his home on the Donegall Road in south Belfast. | A Bangladeshi student has been attacked outside his home on the Donegall Road in south Belfast. |
Sazzadur Rahman was set upon by a group of up to 15 young people, who also subjected him to abuse, in the attack on Friday night. | Sazzadur Rahman was set upon by a group of up to 15 young people, who also subjected him to abuse, in the attack on Friday night. |
He called the police following the incident, but it took officers over two-and-a-half hours to respond. | He called the police following the incident, but it took officers over two-and-a-half hours to respond. |
A police spokeswoman confirmed that Mr Raham was told that "all crews were busy". | A police spokeswoman confirmed that Mr Raham was told that "all crews were busy". |
She also said officers had met with the victim on Monday to "address his concerns and reassure him that officers will robustly be pursuing those responsible for the attack". | |
The spokeswoman also appealed for any witnesses to contact their nearest police station. | |
"Suddenly they started to punch and kick me - I fell on the road and then ran to another house," said Mr Rahman, describing the attack. | "Suddenly they started to punch and kick me - I fell on the road and then ran to another house," said Mr Rahman, describing the attack. |
"I have been living in Europe for about six years and came to Northern Ireland two-and-half years ago, and this is first time in my life that I've heard this." | "I have been living in Europe for about six years and came to Northern Ireland two-and-half years ago, and this is first time in my life that I've heard this." |
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