Man stabbed in the neck in Belfast city centre

It happened after a fight broke out

PSNI
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 13th Jun 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Belfast city centre.

It happened yesterday afternoon after a fight broke out between three men at College Square East.

A PSNI statement said, “It is believed that an altercation involving three men occurred in the area shortly before 4.30pm, which resulted in one of the men sustaining a stab wound to his neck.”

“The injured man was taken to hospital following the incident to receive treatment for his injuries while the suspect, a man dressed in a grey tracksuit, left the scene on foot.”

“Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call detectives in Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1026 12/06/24, or submit a report 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/.”