13/05/2024

Investigation Launches After Stabbing Incident In Strabane

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a stabbing incident in Strabane in the early hours of Sunday, 12th May.

A report was received shortly before 1.40am stating that a man, aged in his 20s, was found with injuries believed to have been caused by a knife. He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.

At this stage, we are trying to establish exactly where the stabbing occurred in the town. The injured man was located in the Melvin Road area, but we believe he may have been injured elsewhere.

We are appealing 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 157 of 12/05/24.

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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