16/10/2017

Woman Stabbed In South Belfast

A woman, aged in her 20s, has been stabbed in south Belfast.

The incident happened in the Balfour Avenue area at around 12.45pm on Sunday, 15 October.

The victim had to be treated in hospital, however she has since been released.

Police are treating the attack as attempted murder and a 28-year-old man has been arrested.

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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