01/09/2015

Two Arrested Over Stabbing Attack In West Belfast

Two people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in west Belfast.

The incident happened in the Cloona Manor area at around 2am on Monday.

Two women, one in her thirties and one in her fifties, were both stabbed and taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman remain in police custody.

Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann said: "There is the potential for death or life changing injures when knives are used so I am relieved that no one has been seriously injured in this incident.

"I hope that both women make a full and speedy recovery and anyone with any information on the incident should bring it forward to the PSNI."

(CD)

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