Northern Ireland

Two arrested for attempted murder after west Belfast stabbing

A man in his 20s was hospitalised after suffering wounds to his face, body and arms

Forensics at the scene following a report of a stabbing in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 10th April. Detective Sergeant McAllister said: "Just after 2.45am, we received a report from our colleagues in northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a man had been stabbed in the St Bernadette's Avenue area. "When officers arrived at the scene, a man aged in his 20s was found with multiple wounds to his face, body and arms. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time. "A 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in police custody.” PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
West Belfast Stabbing Forensics at the scene following a report of a stabbing in west Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
By Allan Preston

TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in west Belfast that left a man in his 20s with multiple injuries to his face, body and arms.

Police were alerted by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service around 2.45am on Wednesday morning that a man had been stabbed in the St Bernadette’s Avenue area.

A police spokesperson said: “When officers arrived at the scene, a man aged in his 20s was found with multiple wounds to his face, body and arms. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.”

A man (38) and a woman (35) were arrested on the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, with both remaining in police custody.

Police enquiries are ongoing, with anyone with relevant information asked to call 101, quoting reference 135 of April 10.

Reports can also be made using the PSNI’s online reporting form, as well as anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Forensics at the scene following a report of a stabbing in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 10th April. Detective Sergeant McAllister said: "Just after 2.45am, we received a report from our colleagues in northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a man had been stabbed in the St Bernadette's Avenue area. "When officers arrived at the scene, a man aged in his 20s was found with multiple wounds to his face, body and arms. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time. "A 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in police custody.” PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
West Belfast Stabbing Forensics at the scene following a report of a stabbing in west Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
Forensics at the scene following a report of a stabbing in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 10th April. Detective Sergeant McAllister said: "Just after 2.45am, we received a report from our colleagues in northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a man had been stabbed in the St Bernadette's Avenue area. "When officers arrived at the scene, a man aged in his 20s was found with multiple wounds to his face, body and arms. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time. "A 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in police custody.” PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN
West Belfast Stabbing Forensics attended the scene of a stabbing in west Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning. PICTURE COLM LENAGHAN