A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Belfast on Saturday morning.

The incident happened in the Cliftonpark Avenue area between 07:30 and 07:45 GMT.

Police understand the victim was out for a walk when three men confronted him. An altercation then ensued and the victim was stabbed in the chest.

The attack is being treated as a hate crime by police.

One suspect is described as wearing a tan, black and pink tracksuit. The second suspect was wearing a North Face tracksuit and the third suspect was described as significantly tall.

The victim is being treated for injuries which are not life threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.