12/03/2018

Four People Stabbed In Co Down

Four people have been injured in a stabbing attack in Co Down.

The incident happened at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Sunday, 11 March.

A woman sustained serious injuries and is receiving hospital treatment. Three men were also taken to hospital to be treated.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested and is detained in police custody.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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