Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Belfast stabbing
The victim received a number of puncture wounds to his chest and neck.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Belfast.
A man suffered multiple puncture wounds to his chest and neck following an incident in the Fitzroy Avenue area at around 7.30pm on Wednesday.
A PSNI spokesperson said the victim was also bleeding from his left ear.
The spokesperson said: “He was subsequently taken to hospital for medical treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage.
“A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, whilst a second man, also aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and theft.
“They both remain in custody this morning, Thursday August 13, as enquiries continue, and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who has any information which might assist, to contact us.”