Police Appeal After Newry Stabbing

Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in Newry.

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following the report of a stabbing in a house in the Michael McCreesh Park area of Forkhill on Tuesday 19 August.

Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “We were notified by Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, just after 7.15pm, that a man had sustained a stab wound to the chest.xa0

“The man, aged in his 20s, was transferred to hospital where he remains receiving treatment to injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

“A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, was subsequently released unconditionally.

“Enquiries are ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1778 of 19/08/20.”

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

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