31/01/2006

Man arrested following east Belfast stabbing

Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a stabbing in the Mount area of East Belfast.

The victim, a 42-year-old man, sustained a stab wound to the chest and was taken to hospital where his description is described as "serious but stable."

The attack occurred at around 8.20am on Monday.

The area where the attack took place was cordoned off for a time as detectives examined the area.

Police have yet to establish a motive for the attack and have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

(SP)

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