03/05/2005

Police appeal following Lisburn stabbing

Detectives are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was stabbed in the front garden of a house in Lisburn at the weekend.

The victim sustained a number of stab wounds to the body and a stab wound to the head during the attack which took place in the Manor Park area of the city at around 11pm on Sunday. He was immediately taken to hospital for treatment however his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

One man was arrested but was subsequently released pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police in Lisburn on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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