18/11/2003

Police arrest man following stabbing in south Belfast

One man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in south Belfast early this morning.

It is understood that the man was stabbed in the chest after a row broke out between two individuals.

The incident occured at a house in Fountainville Avenue at around 1am on Tuesday.

The victim was immediately taken to hospital, however his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police are treating the incident as attempted murder.

(MB)

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