Three men arrested after stabbing released on bail

Emmet McElhattonBBC News NI
BBC Two police cars are seen parked in a layby beside a road close to a number of houses. A number of other cars are also visible in the backgroundBBC
The man was attacked in Lenadoon Avenue in the early hours of Saturday morning

Three men, who were arrested following an assault in west Belfast, have been released on bail.

Police received a report about 03:05 BST on Saturday that a man was being attacked by a number of other men in Lenadoon Avenue.

The man was taken to hospital with stab wounds to his legs.

Police enquiries are continuing, and officers have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

The three men, aged 42, 33 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.