Man fighting for his life after being stabbed in the back during street fight in Belfast

By Q Radio News

A man in his fifties is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the back in Belfast.

Police were called following reports of people fighting in the Orchard Street area of the city just after midnight.

A woman in her twenties was assaulted and suffered head injuries as a result.

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences - including disorderly behaviour and possesion of a blade.

The suspects aged 26 and 35 remain in police custody.

Inspector McCullough said: “We know there were large numbers of people in the area last night, around the time this assault was reported to us, and I want to appeal to anyone who was there and who witnessed what occurred, or who may have footage of it, to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference number 23 of 22/08/20.

You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.