02/03/2022

Murder Investigation Launches Following West Belfast Stabbing

A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing incident in west Belfast.

Police were called to reports of an incident in the Filbert Drive area at around 11.50pm on Tuesday 01 March.

Attending the scene, police and NI Ambulance Service discovered a man with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency services the man died at the scene.

A woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

Police said their enquiries are at any early stage and issued an appeal for information.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that will assist the investigation to contact police on the non-emergency number 101. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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