Q Newsdesk
A 24 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Belfast City Centre this afternoon.
It happened at a business in the Donegall Square West area, close to the City Hall.
The casualty has been taken to hospital for his injuries
Detective Inspector Kerry Brennan said:
“The man was arrested following the incident, which was reported to us just before 2pm."
“It was reported a man had been stabbed by another male armed with knife."
“A man has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries."
“The 24-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and he remains in custody assisting us with our enquiries this afternoon. "
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 982 of 10/09/19 "
“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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