12/09/2007
Stabbing Attack Leaves Man Critically Ill
Police have launched an investigation after a 65-year-old greengrocer was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver in west Belfast.
The incident took place just before midnight on Tuesday night in Norfolk Drive.
The man, who has been named in reports as Harry Holland, is reported to be critically ill in hospital.
According to reports, he had been trying to prevent his van, which was parked in his driveway, from being stolen.
Four teenagers - two boys and two girls - have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.
No further details are available at this time.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on: 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/SP)
The incident took place just before midnight on Tuesday night in Norfolk Drive.
The man, who has been named in reports as Harry Holland, is reported to be critically ill in hospital.
According to reports, he had been trying to prevent his van, which was parked in his driveway, from being stolen.
Four teenagers - two boys and two girls - have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.
No further details are available at this time.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on: 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/SP)
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