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A man in his 20's has been stabbed in an incident at Sugar Island in Newry yesterday evening, 6 April.
Police made an arrest following the stabbing and they have issued an appeal for information which led to the man being hospitalised for treatment for injuries which are not life-threatening.
Speaking on the incident Inspector Macdonald, said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man, aged in his 20s, had been stabbed, following an altercation outside a property in the Sugar Island area of the city.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, who provided treatment at the scene for a stab wound to the man’s leg."
Inspector Macdonald added: “A 47-year-old man, who was located a short time later, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.
“Anyone with information that could help our investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1538 06/04/25.”
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
