Two men have been taken to hospital, one with life threatening injuries, following a stabbing incident at Upper Water Street in Newry earlier this evening.
Speaking on the incident a Police spokesperson said "A man in his 30s was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are described as life threatening at this time. A second man, aged in his 20s, has also been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries."
Police remain at the scene and the public are asked to avoid the area.
The Air Ambulance was also in the area earlier today, landing at North Street Car Park.
No further information is available at this time.


