Man hospitalised after North Belfast stabbing

Detectives are appealing for information.

Detectives want to know what happened.
Author: Sarah MckinleyPublished 11th Mar 2021

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in the Antrim Road area of North Belfast.

The incident happened at around 2.15pm today (Thursday), and a man in his 40s has since been arrested on suspicion of involvement.

Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said: “We received a report at 2.15pm that a man had been stabbed at a flat on the Antrim Road area.

“The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

“A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody, assisting with our enquiries.

“Our enquiries continue and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 898 of 11/03/21.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org