29/01/2003

Man dies following stabbing incident

A man has died following a stabbing incident in Co Down this morning.

Police were called to the flat close to the centre of Bangor at around 3am after an alarm was raised. Inside they found the body of a man believed to be in his 60's who had been stabbed several times.

A second man was also found with multiple stab wounds. He was subsequently taken to hospital where his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

One man has been arrested in connection to the incident.

Police do not believe the attack was sectarian.

SDLP representative for North Down, Liam Rogan, described the death as "tragic" and urged local people to contact the PSNI if they have any information.

(MB)

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