A man was being questioned last night about a serious assault in Newtownabbey as police probed a possible link with a road crash.
Police said they received a report of a fight in the street in the Whitewell Crescent area at around 3.50am yesterday, where it was reported a man had been stabbed.
Inspector Anne McCourt said: "Our officers attended the scene where a man who reported having his car damaged, and had come on the scene, had sustained an injury to his shoulder. The victim, aged in his forties, was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.
"We have since arrested a man, aged 39 years old, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and he remains in custody this morning where he is assisting us with our enquiries."
"Our investigation is under way and we are following a number of lines of enquiry, including if this assault is related to a road traffic collision on Whitewell Road in Newtownabbey just before 4am.
"A car – a red Ford Focus Zetec - was found overturned at the scene. A man, aged 25, was arrested for offences including dangerous driving and has subsequently been street bailed. He was also treated at hospital for treatment of leg injuries."
Police appealed for information about the collision and the assault on the number 101 or through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
