Police conduct searches after Belfast attack

Detectives hunting the gang they believe tried to murder a Belfast teenager carried out searches in the east of the city today…

Detectives hunting the gang they believe tried to murder a Belfast teenager carried out searches in the east of the city today.

Police went into premises on Grovefield Street as part of their investigation into the attack on John Beck.

The victim (19) was put on a life-support machine after being battered about the head and body. He was chased across waste ground by three men who attacked him on January 16th.

Detectives suspect it was a sudden attack rather than a planned paramilitary assault. Two men have already been questioned and released without charge.