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31/10/2018
Man Stabbed And Woman Punched In South Belfast Mugging
A man has been stabbed and a woman punched in an attempted mugging in south Belfast.
The incident happened in the Ormeau Road area in the early hours of Wednesday 31 October.
Police revealed that the couple were approached by women wearing dark clothing and demanded money and cigarettes, but had neither to give them.
The man was stabbed in his upper leg and head, while the woman was punched in the face.
Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
The culprits fled the scene empty handed and police said it is unclear which direction they headed in.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police using non-emergency line 101.
(JG)
The incident happened in the Ormeau Road area in the early hours of Wednesday 31 October.
Police revealed that the couple were approached by women wearing dark clothing and demanded money and cigarettes, but had neither to give them.
The man was stabbed in his upper leg and head, while the woman was punched in the face.
Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
The culprits fled the scene empty handed and police said it is unclear which direction they headed in.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police using non-emergency line 101.
(JG)
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