15/07/2014

PSNI Appeal Over Ormeau Bridge Stabbing

The PSNI has launched an appeal for information following the stabbing of a man in the Ormeau Bridge area of Belfast in the early hours of Saturday 12 July.

Detectives in the south of the city are investigating the incident, which was reported to police at about 03:10. Reports said a man had been stabbed and that rival factions were fighting in the area.

The 28-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.

Police said officers attended the area and the two groups were separated at approximately 03:30. Officers stayed in the area for several hours after the incident to ensure the area remained calm.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact CID in Musgrave Police Station on the non emergency number 101. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(IT/MH)

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