29/03/2018

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder In Co Down

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men sustained serious injuries in a stabbing attack in Newcastle, Co Down, which happened while four children were in the house.

The children and a man and woman were not injured in the incident, which occurred at a property in the Burren Meadow area just after 11pm on Wednesday, 28 March.

The victims, aged 37 and 40, sustained injuries to their necks and arms and are currently receiving hospital treatment.

The suspect also had to be taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

(CD/LM)

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