Three women stabbed and two punched in attacks
''The attacks took place over the course of a one-and-a-half hour period while the victims were walking in south and central Belfast.
Police said a "small sharp knife" is believed to have been used.
All the women were aged between 19 and 22.
One victim was stabbed in the arm, one in the neck and one in the back of the leg.
The two women who were assaulted were punched in the head.
Police said none of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening but that it had been a "hugely traumatic experience" for the victims.''
''The male suspect, who was on a bike, was wearing dark clothing, possibly a hooded top and was possibly masked, police said.
Officers have called for anyone with information to contact them.''
"Carry your mobile phone and, the really important thing, if anybody feels unsafe or frightened, if they think something's about to happen, please dial police on 999 and we will provide an urgent response."
Ch Supt Walls said the attacker said nothing during the attacks.
Ch Supt Simon Walls said police are "taking this investigation incredibly seriously.''
''The attacks took place over the course of a one-and-a-half hour period while the victims were walking in south and central Belfast.
Police said a "small sharp knife" is believed to have been used.
All the women were aged between 19 and 22.
One victim was stabbed in the arm, one in the neck and one in the back of the leg.
The two women who were assaulted were punched in the head.
Police said none of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening but that it had been a "hugely traumatic experience" for the victims.''
''The male suspect, who was on a bike, was wearing dark clothing, possibly a hooded top and was possibly masked, police said.
Officers have called for anyone with information to contact them.''
"Carry your mobile phone and, the really important thing, if anybody feels unsafe or frightened, if they think something's about to happen, please dial police on 999 and we will provide an urgent response."
Ch Supt Walls said the attacker said nothing during the attacks.
Ch Supt Simon Walls said police are "taking this investigation incredibly seriously.''