Man arrested in connection with County Down pensioner's stabbing

Police are appealing for information

A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after suffering stab wounds in an incident on Wednesday in Millisle

Police have arrested a man in his 50s in connection with the incident.

Just before 6:30 on Wednesday evening, there was a report of an altercation in a house in the Woburn Drive area of the village. A man was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to stab wounds to his left hand and head injuries.

A 54-year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The PSNI have appealed to anyone who may have information in relation to the incident to contact them.

Detectives investigating a serious assault which occurred at the Woburn Drive area of Millisle on Wednesday 6th July arrested a man in his 50s.