07/11/2005

Man critical following stabbing attack

A 22-year-old man is in a critical condition following a stabbing incident in Belfast City Centre.

Police said that a man was arrested on Monday in connection with the stabbing.

The attack took place in the vicinity of a bank in the Donegal Square West area in the early hours of Sunday, November 6 shortly before 1.30am.

Four men were attacked by another group of men and during this fracas a 22-year-old man sustained a stab wound.

Police said that no motive for the attack had been established.

Detectives are urging two women who administered first aid to the victim to come forward.

They are also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has any information to contact them at Musgrave Street on 0845 600 8000, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(SP/GB)

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