Man (45) arrested after girl is stabbed in Belfast city centre

Man arrested after girl is stabbed in Belfast
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 4th Oct 2021

A 45-year-old man has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed in Belfast City Centre.

The teenager sustained a knife wound to her hand in the Academy Street area on Saturday.

Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

He is currently in police custody where he is assisting police with enquiries.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Anyone who was in the area at the time, and in particular, may have mobile phone footage of the incident, is asked to contact detectives on 101, and quote reference number 1374 of 02/10/21.”

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/