Teenage boy stabbed in Co Down
A teenage girl was also punched in the face during the incident.
A teenage boy is in hospital after being stabbed and assaulted in County Down.
It happened last night at around 7.25 in the Lough Park area of Ballynahinch. A teenage girl was also punched in the face during the incident.
A police spokesperson said: "It was reported that a man and woman approached a group of young people when the man produced a knife and stabbed the victim to the abdomen and assaulted him. The boy was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
"A teenage girl was also punched to the face during the incident. The suspects made off and were located and arrested a short time later by officers."
The man and woman, both aged 20, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. The man was further arrested on suspicion of common assault. They remain in police custody at this time.
Police enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1412 of 30/03/24.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.