19/03/2014

Man Arrested Over Limavady Stabbing

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man in Limavady, County L'Derry, have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder.

The 30-year-old victim is thought to be in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in the head and hands in the Coolessan Walk area of the town on Wednesday at around 01:20.

A 23- and 28-year-old man have been detained and are currently helping police with their enquiries.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information about it to contact them.

(IT/MH)

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