He was assaulted by a number of men. The incident was reported shortly before 08:45 BST on Saturday.
The attack continued into a nearby street and onto the Antrim Road before the men made off in the direction of the Cliftonville Road.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening .
The PSNI are appealing for information.
A 19-year-old man has sustained puncture wounds to his shoulder after being attacked in his home in St James Mews, north Belfast.