24/10/2005

Man stabbed in Dungannon incident

Police in Dungannon are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in a serious assault during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The 23-year-old victim was walking through a carpark at Greers Way at around 3.15am when he was approached from behind by two males who stabbed him in the neck and ran off.

The victim was taken to hospital were he is said to be in a stable condition.

Detectives say the area was busy with people returning home and are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to contact them.

Police can be contacted in Dungannon on 028 8775 2525 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(MB/SP)

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