PSNI Appeal For Information On West Belfast Stabbing

PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a stabbing incident west Belfast on the evening of Tuesday 20 June.

At approximately 8.50pm last night police received a report that a man had been stabbed inside a property in the Rossnareen Road area.

Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital for treatment for wounds to his arm and abdomen.

Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "I am appealing to anyone who may have noticed anyone suspicious in the area, who may have witnessed the incident or to anyone with CCTV or any other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 2109 of 20/06/23."

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

SF Welcome Parades Commission Crumlin Rd Decision

Sinn Féin has welcomed a decision by the Parades Commission on a contentious loyalist parade which broke an agreement made between residents and the loyal orders on parades along the Crumlin Road.

MLA Gerry Kelly said: "An Orange Lodge in the Ballysillan area applied for a parade down the Crumlin Road this Saturday 24th June.

"This parade was clearly in breach of an agreement in 2016 between the Crumlin Ardoyne Residents Association and the three Ligoniel lodges which has brought almost seven years of peace to the Crumlin Road and eased community tensions.

"The Crumlin Ardoyne Residents Association lodged an objection to this new parade and were supported by myself and other local Sinn Féin political representatives.

"I note that the Parades Commission has recognised that this contentious parade was in fact a breach of the agreement between the Ligoniel Orange Lodges and the residents and I welcome the ruling that this parade will not pass down by Ardoyne, Mountainview and the Dales.

"Sinn Féin will continue to monitor all applications for parades which fall outside the 2016 Agreement."

Man Arrested In Limavady Drug Seizure Operation

A man has been arrested and suspected Class B drugs worth an estimated £12,000 seized in a PSNI operation in Limavady.

Detective Inspector MacCionáoith said: "Officers conducted searches of two residential properties in the Limavady area on Tuesday, June 20 and the early hours of Wednesday, June 21.

"As a result of these searches, a man, aged in his forties, was arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply.

"He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Officers also seized a quantity of cash."

Detective Inspector MacCionáoith continued: "We are committed to tackling the criminal activity of those who prey upon the most vulnerable members of our society. We will remove the ill-gotten proceeds and profits from such criminal gangs at every opportunity.

"We're grateful for the support of local communities, and would ask anyone with information, or concerns, to contact us on 101."

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.