A 63-year-old woman has been arrested after a man in his forties was stabbed in Antrim early on Friday morning.
Police were alerted to the incident shortly after 5.10am that a man, aged in his forties, had been stabbed at a property in the Firmout Drive area of the town.
“He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to stab wounds to his upper body area,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“Officers attended the scene and a 63-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
“She remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.”
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Anyone with relevant information or that has mobile, CCTV or dash-cam footage has been asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 177 for January 26.
A report can also be submitted using the PSNI’s online non-emergency reporting form.
We have made an arrest following a report of a stabbing in the Firmount Drive area of Antrim this morning, Friday 26th January. A man sustained stab wounds to his upper body area. More here: https://t.co/CCQACoEZrJ pic.twitter.com/sVkWb8b9Pd
— Police Antrim and Newtownabbey (@PSNIANDistrict) January 26, 2024
