Northern Ireland

Man arrested after woman stabbed in south Belfast

Police were called to a house in Balfour Avenue. Picture by Paul Faith, PA Wire
Police were called to a house in Balfour Avenue. Picture by Paul Faith, PA Wire Police were called to a house in Balfour Avenue. Picture by Paul Faith, PA Wire

A 28-year-old man has been questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed at a house in south Belfast.

Police said they were called to Balfour Avenue off the Ormeau Road at around 12.45am yesterday and a man was arrested at the scene.

A woman in her 20s was taken to hospital for treatment, but has since been released.

Police appealed for anyone who may have any information about the stabbing to contact them on 101.