11/06/2014

Man Arrested Over East Belfast Stabbing

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the stabbing of a 66-year-old man in east Belfast on Tuesday afternoon.

The attack occurred at Wolsey's tackle shop on the Upper Newtownards Road at about 15:30.

The victim was stabbed in the head and neck and taken to hospital, where he is described as being in a "stable condition".

A 50-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

Police have not yet revealed whether the man who was stabbed was working at the shop.

(IT/JP)

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