DETECTIVES have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in the neck as he walked through the city of Belfast in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The man, aged in his 30s, was targeted as he walked in the St Vincent Street area of north Belfast just after midnight on November 4.
He was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.
“Shortly after 00:20am, it was reported that a man in his 30s was stabbed in the neck as he walked along the St. Vincent Street area,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant Alexander said.
“A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place,” he added.
"He remains in police custody at this time.”
The PSNI has called for anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 13 04/11/24,” Det Ser Alexander said.
“You can also make a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport . Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously
