Man treated in hospital after stabbing in Downpatrick

Two men have been arrested following a stabbing in County Down.

It happened in Downpatrick on Monday at around 6:25pm in the Gallun area.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Two men were involved in an altercation which resulted in one of them being stabbed.

"Officers and our colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and one man was taken to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, which are not reported to be serious.

“Both of the men were subsequently arrested – a 23-year-old man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and a 20-year-old man on suspicion of threats to commit criminal damage to property.

“Both remain in custody at this time.”