01/06/2016

Man Injured In West Belfast Stabbing Incident

Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in west Belfast.

The attack happened in the Andersonstown Road area just before 1.30am on Wednesday, 01 June.

The victim is being treated in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Detective Sergeant Michael Hawthorne is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Detectives from Reactive & Organised Crime Branch at Musgrave Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.

(CD)

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