Menu
18/02/2020
Man Seriously Assaulted In West Belfast
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in west Belfast last week.
The victim suffered a serious eye wound when attacked in the Springfield Avenue area by an unknown male, who is believed to have been armed with a weapon, on the evening of Wednesday 12 February.
Police said the incident occurred at around 8pm and believe a knife or glass bottle was potentially used.
The victim requires a number of stitches, and may need further surgery, to what's described as a "very nasty" wound.
Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 254 of 17/02/20.
(JG/CM)
The victim suffered a serious eye wound when attacked in the Springfield Avenue area by an unknown male, who is believed to have been armed with a weapon, on the evening of Wednesday 12 February.
Police said the incident occurred at around 8pm and believe a knife or glass bottle was potentially used.
The victim requires a number of stitches, and may need further surgery, to what's described as a "very nasty" wound.
Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 254 of 17/02/20.
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 June 2008
Stomach Wound Killed Bar Brawl Victim
The trial of the man accused of killing Short Strand man, Robert McCartney has heard that a single stomach wound killed the victim. Belfast Crown Court heard yesterday from the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Alistair Bentley, who conducted a post mortem on Mr McCartney in February 2005.
Stomach Wound Killed Bar Brawl Victim
The trial of the man accused of killing Short Strand man, Robert McCartney has heard that a single stomach wound killed the victim. Belfast Crown Court heard yesterday from the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Alistair Bentley, who conducted a post mortem on Mr McCartney in February 2005.
11 January 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.
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.
18 February 2019
Man Stabbed Twice In Separate Incidents In Belfast
A man has been stabbed in a fast food restaurant in north Belfast while paramedics treated him for an earlier stab wound. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident in the OldPark Road area on Sunday 17 February. At around 6.
Man Stabbed Twice In Separate Incidents In Belfast
A man has been stabbed in a fast food restaurant in north Belfast while paramedics treated him for an earlier stab wound. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident in the OldPark Road area on Sunday 17 February. At around 6.
13 March 2018
Man Found In Moneymore Sustained Gunshot Wound To His Head
A man found injured in Moneymore in L'Derry has sustained a gunshot wound to his head, according to the police. The 22-year-old victim was discovered slumped in a vehicle in the Carndaisy Road area at around 9.50pm on Friday, 09 March. He is currently being treated in hospital. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Man Found In Moneymore Sustained Gunshot Wound To His Head
A man found injured in Moneymore in L'Derry has sustained a gunshot wound to his head, according to the police. The 22-year-old victim was discovered slumped in a vehicle in the Carndaisy Road area at around 9.50pm on Friday, 09 March. He is currently being treated in hospital. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
13 September 2006
Caravan park murder victim died of stab wound to chest
A court has heard that a man found dead in a caravan in Northern Ireland was believed to have been stabbed once in the chest. Police have been given more time to quiz a female suspect following the death of Francis Gerard Saunders, 47, at a caravan park on the Bryansford Road, Newcastle, on Sunday.
Caravan park murder victim died of stab wound to chest
A court has heard that a man found dead in a caravan in Northern Ireland was believed to have been stabbed once in the chest. Police have been given more time to quiz a female suspect following the death of Francis Gerard Saunders, 47, at a caravan park on the Bryansford Road, Newcastle, on Sunday.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
