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PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThree people were robbed in the early hours of Saturday morning in Belfast city centre.<\/p>\n The incidents happened in or near Great Victoria Street and Ormeau Avenue between 04:50 and 06:00 BST.<\/p>\n Two of the victims were assaulted.<\/p>\n Police described the incidents as terrifying for the victims but said none were seriously injured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In the first incident a man in his 20s said he was punched by two men in Great Victoria Street shortly before 05:00 BST.<\/p>\n He told police a third man acted as a lookout and the three men made off with his wallet.<\/p>\n Shortly afterwards, a man in his 30s reported being assaulted by two men in Stroud Street. <\/p>\n He was treated in hospital for a head injury. <\/p>\n At about 05:50 BST a woman in her 20s said she was approached by two men on Ormeau Avenue.<\/p>\n They demanded her handbag which she handed over. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Det Sgt Leeman said the suspects were described as being in their 20s, with Belfast accents. <\/p>\n They were wearing dark clothing and trainers.<\/p>\n “It is absolutely unacceptable that people going about their business should be robbed and assaulted,” the detective said.<\/p>\n “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are actively exploring a possible link between these three reports. <\/p>\n “We would encourage anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour in and around these times to contact us. <\/p>\n “The city would have been quiet so early in the morning, and unusual activity may have stood out.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSuspects have Belfast accents<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n