Police investigate after man stabbed in south Belfast

A man has been treated in hospital after being stabbed in south Belfast.

Police said they were alerted at around 6.05am on Sunday that the man, who is aged in his 30s, had been attacked.

He suffered stab wounds to his hands, neck and nose. His injuries were described by police as not life-threatening at this stage.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

A police spokesperson said the victim was discovered by a passer-by in the Raphael Street area.

“The man, aged in this 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which included stab wounds to his hands, neck and nose. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage,” they said.

“Enquiries remain ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have dashcam, CCTV or other video footage. The number to call is 101 quoting reference 470 of 05/02/23.”