Second man arrested following Lurgan assault and stabbing

The 39-year-old remains in police custody

Author: James GouldPublished 8th Aug 2022

Police have made a second arrest following a report of an assault and stabbing in Lurgan during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August.

Inspector Corner said: "The male, aged 39, was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a Class B controlled drug. He remains in police custody at this time.

"The 31-year-old male arrested on Sunday has since been released on Police bail pending further enquiries.

“Our investigation is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who was in the Victoria Gardens and Antrim Road areas of Lurgan during this time, and who witnessed anything to contact police on 101 quoting reference 372 of 07/08/22”

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/