By Q Radio News
Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they "urgently" want to speak to following a spate of attacks in Belfast.
Three young women, aged between 19 and 22, sustained wounds to the neck, arm and back of their legs, on Monday evening.
Two others were punched in the head during separate attacks within an 80 minute window.
Police patrols have been stepped up in the city and women have been warned to remain vigilant.
There are fears that a knife-wielding masked man may strike again prompting calls for women not to go out alone at night.
Police investigating a series of attacks on women in the Belfast area on Monday 12 October 2020 are urgently seeking to identify the man in this image to assist them with their enquiries.
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 14, 2020
Three women were stabbed and two were assaulted in the three hour spree.
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On Wednesday detectives released a CCTV image of a they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Detectives investigating a series of attacks on women in the Belfast area on Monday 12 October 2020 are urgently seeking to identify the male in this image to assist them with their enquiries.
"Any information can be provided to Detectives at Musgrave CID quoting reference 1886 of 12/10/20.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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