Man hospitalised following stabbing in Ballycastle

A man has been taken to hospital following a stabbing incident in Ballycastle this morning (Sunday).

Police have said it happened in the Ramoan Gardens area shortly after midnight.

Detective investigating the incident said a man had sustained stab wounds following an altercation involving a number of people in the area.

The front window of a house on the street was also smashed and there are reports that a car was damaged during the incident.

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Meanwhile, a 35-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Both remain in custody.

Detective Sergeant Gardiner said: “Shortly after midnight we received a report that a man had sustained stab wounds following an altercation involving a number of persons in the area.

“He was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.

“The front windows of a house on the street was also smashed and there are reports that a car was damaged during the incident.

“A short time later, officers arrested a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. And 35-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Both remain in custody at this time.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any CCTV or dash cam footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 21 of 11/09/22.”