06/07/2007

Man stabbed in bar in Co. Down

A man stabbed in a pub in Holywood, County Down is in a serious condition in hospital.

The incident occurred at a restaurant in High Street at around 8pm on Thursday evening.

The man was stabbed in the chest and made his way outside the pub where staff rendered first aid until an ambulance arrived.

Police confirmed that one man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

(SP/KMcA)

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