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Police have arrested a man following a suspected stabbing in the Upper Water Street area of Newry on Sunday evening, 26 May. It followed an earlier connected incident at a snooker hall in Basin Walk.
Speaking of the sequence of events Detective Sergeant Bell said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man had entered a snooker and pool hall in the Basin Walk area of the city and an altercation had ensued.
“It was alleged the suspect, a 40-year-old man, had assaulted two men before he was removed from the premises.
“Officers attended and observed a man covered in blood at the entrance of the building."
The 40 year old man was arrested on suspicion of common assault, disorderly behaviour and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Searches followed at a flat in the nearby Upper Water Street area where a man in his 30's was found unconscious.
Detective Sergeant Bell explains what they were presented with on arrival at Upper Water Street “Upon arrival an unconscious man, aged in his 30s, was located with serious injuries caused to his head, face and lower body – believed to have been caused by a knife. He was transported to hospital for treatment to his injuries and is in a serious condition at this time."
Following the discovery the suspect was further arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody as the investigation continues.
If you have any information on the incident or if you have dash-cam, mobile, CCTV or other footage that could help with the investigation you can call 101 quoting reference number 1616 26/05/24
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
