11/12/2003

Belfast man 'stable' after being stabbed in neck

A man has been treated in hospital after being stabbed outside his home on the outskirts of Belfast.

The man was at home in the Colinmill area of Dunmurry with his wife when someone knocked at the door at about 11pm on Wednesday.

When his wife answered the caller asked to speak to the man.

When the man went to the door an argument ensued and he was stabbed in the neck by the attacker who then ran off.

The victim was rushed to hospital were his condition is described as stable.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them immediately.

(MB)

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