SIX men and a teenager have been arrested by the PSNI near Dungannon following a request from Gardaí investigating a stabbing in Co Longford.
The PSNI said an armed response unit stopped a vehicle travelling on the M1 towards Portadown on Tuesday. A large bladed weapon was found during a search.
Six men and the 17-year-old youth were arrested by the PSNI.
It is understood the arrests are in connection with a stabbing in the Ballymahon area of Co Longford during the early hours of Tuesday.
A man in his 40s was stabbed during the confrontation on Main Street.
It was reported the altercation involved members of two related families who had travelled to the Republic from Britain for a memorial event in Longford town.
The victim is being treated St James's Hospital in Dublin, where he is believed to be in a serious condition.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Officers from PSNI, working with colleagues in An Garda Síochána arrested a male aged 17 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and six men aged 18, 19, 24, 30, 37 and 44 in the Portadown and Belfast areas.
"They were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon."
All seven remain in custody.
