PSNI appeal after man in 50s stabbed in Craigavon
Victim taken to hospital with wounds to neck, face and abdomen
Last updated 19th Dec 2017
A man has been stabbed in the face, neck and abdomen during an attack in Craigavon.
The PSNI described the incident as a “serious assault” in the Derrytrasna Lane area last night around 7.40.
Detective Inspector Harvey said: “Police responded to a report of an altercation at this address at approximately 7:40pm and found a man, aged in his 50s, had been stabbed several times. The victim sustained wounds to his neck, face and abdomen during the attack, which we believed took place outside the address.
The victim was taken to hospital for injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.
A 69-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
DI Harvey added: “We are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything in this area last night around 7:30pm to phone police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1263 of 18/12/17.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.