Police have arrested two men following a reported stabbing incident that occurred in west Belfast in the early hours of Monday, 26 May.

Sergeant Patterson stated that officers received a report at approximately 2:45am of an altercation involving two men in the Falls Road area. It was reported that one of the men left the scene, only to return shortly after with a flick/pen knife. A physical fight then ensued, during which the male victim sustained stab wounds to his hands and elbow. He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.

Police later arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place, and another man, also in his 30s, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. Both individuals remain in custody, assisting with ongoing enquiries.

Authorities are appealing to anyone with information that could aid their investigation to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 134 of 26/05/25.

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.