The teenager was targeted by four men who punched and kicked him.
They also directed a torrent of sectarian abuse at him during the assault at the junction of the Deerpark and Oldpark Roads around 9pm.
Police are treating the vicious incident as a sectarian hate crime.
The PSNI s Inspector Nick Browne said: Two of the men were described as being dressed in black and had their hoods up. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 532 of 03/04/21, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
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