Northern Ireland

Man arrested after two men stabbed in Newcastle

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Newcastle, Co Down, last night.

The men suffered arm and neck injuries at a house in Burren Meadow at around 11.10pm on March 28.

Detective Sergeant James Johnston said the victims were aged 37 and 40 and had "sustained serious but non-life threatening wounds".

"The 27 year old suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, was also taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries."

A man and woman in their thirties and four children were in the house at the time but were not injured.