06/02/2023

Man Found With Number Of Stab Wounds In South Belfast

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a man was found with a number of stab wounds in the in the south Belfast area in the early hours of Sunday 5th February.

A report was received at around 6.05am that a man had received several stab wounds and was located by a passer-by in the Raphael Street area.

The man, aged in this 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which included stab wounds to his hands, neck and nose. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.

Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "Enquiries remain ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have dashcam, CCTV or other video footage. The number to call is 101 quoting reference 470 of 05/02/23.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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