A man in his 40s has been seriously injured in a machete attack in west Belfast, police have said.

The assault happened between midnight and 1am on Tuesday at the junction of Albert Street and Servia Street, near the Falls Road.

The victim sustained serious injuries to his left forearm and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Sergeant Long said the suspect is believed to have fled towards Grosvenor Road after the attack.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, including dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage, to come forward.

They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Albert Street or Servia Street areas at the time and may have witnessed the assault.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 35 20/10/26, or submit a report online via the PSNI website.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.