16/10/2006

Two questioned following stabbing

A man has been stabbed in the throat, ear and hands in a knife attack in County Down.

The man, aged 27, was attacked at around 9.30pm on Sunday in the South Street area of Newtownards.

He made his way to a house in Holywood and was then taken to hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.

Police are questioning two men in relation to the incident.

(SP)

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