11/01/2018

Man Stabbed In West Belfast

Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in west Belfast.

The attack happened in the Springfield Road area at around 7.45am on Tuesday, 09 January.

The victim sustained a stab wound to his leg and was taken to hospital.

A man has been arrested and is being questioned at Musgrave Police Station.

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

(CD/LM)

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