29/09/2006

Stabbing incident in Derry

A man is in a “serious condition” in hospital following a stabbing incident in Londonderry in the early hours of this morning.

The attack happened at a house in the Glenvale area of the city and was reported to police at around 3.30am.

Police have said that they are following a definite line of inquiry in connection to the stabbing, which at this stage is not believed to have a sectarian or racial motive.

No arrests have been made and detectives have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/KMcA)

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