It was reported that a man was “stabbed in the chest” during an incident in the Rodgers Quay area of Carrickfergus on Wednesday, May 27
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was stabbed in Carrickfergus.
A 41-year-old man was arrested in the Newtownabbery area on Saturday, May 30, on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted murder, following a stabbing on Wednesday, May 27.
It was reported that a man was “stabbed in the chest” during an incident in the Rodgers Quay area of Carrickfergus before being taken to hospital, with a suspect allegedly fleeing the scene.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon, following a search in the Newtownabbey area on Saturday, 30th May.
He has been taken into custody and will be interviewed in due course.
“Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and I would urge anyone who can assist us with our enquiries to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1557 27/05/26.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.uk ”
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