28/02/2017

Man Injured In Craigavon Stabbing Attack

A man has sustained injuries to his face and body in a stabbing attack in Craigavon.

Two masked men broke into his home in the Parkmore area at around 5am on Tuesday, 28 February.

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

Detective Inspector Stephen Harbey said: "I would ask anyone who may have witnessed this assault or may have seen anything suspicious in the area to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Lurgan on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 122 28/02/17."

(CD/MH)

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