11/06/2015

Man Arrested Following Knife Attack In Glengormley

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a knife attack in Glengormley, County Antrim.

The incident occurred at a house on the Antrim Road at approximately 11pm.

A man, 20, sustained a serious cut to his forehead.

Two men, aged 51 and 74, sustained cuts to their hands after they were chased from the property by the suspect and attacked close to a local petrol station.

Detective Sergeant John McKendry said: "We believe this incident started at an address before moving a short distance down the road to the garage. This is a busy area and we are keen to speak with witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation."

The arrested man is currently in police custody.

(CD/MH)

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