Man hospitalised after being ‘stabbed number of times’ in Lisburn

A man is his 30s was arrested

A man was hospitalised after ‘being stabbed a number of times’ last night.

Emergency services were called to the Bridge Street area of Lisburn on Tuesday evening, June 23, following reports of a stabbing incident.

The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance.

A man in his 30s has since been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences which include wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody at this time.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “A man has been arrested following a report of a stabbing in Lisburn yesterday evening, Tuesday 23rd June.

“At approximately 7.15pm, it was reported that a man had been stabbed a number of times in the Bridge Street area of the city.

“Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.

“A man is his 30s was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

“He remains in custody at this time.

“Anyone with any information or footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1675 23/06/26.

“Alternatively, you can also 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/.”

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