Northern Ireland

Attempted murder arrest after two men stabbed and two dogs injured in Belfast

Police at the scene in south Belfast where two men and two dogs were injured. Picture by Mal McCann
Police at the scene in south Belfast where two men and two dogs were injured. Picture by Mal McCann Police at the scene in south Belfast where two men and two dogs were injured. Picture by Mal McCann

Two men have been stabbed and two dogs injured following an incident in Belfast.

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man following a report of the double stabbing in a flat in the Bradbury Place area on Thursday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “It was reported at around 1.10pm that two men had been stabbed, one to the face and the other to the abdomen.

“Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the two injured men were taken to hospital.

“Two dogs in the property were also injured during the incident and one dog is being treated by a local vet.”

The spokesperson added: “A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and criminal damage, and remains in police custody at this time.

“Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who has any information to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 863 of 05/10/23.”

Police at the scene in south Belfast where two men and two dogs were injured. Picture by Mal McCann
Police at the scene in south Belfast where two men and two dogs were injured. Picture by Mal McCann Police at the scene in south Belfast where two men and two dogs were injured. Picture by Mal McCann