A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a man was stabbed twice in Ardoyne in north Belfast in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).
The injured man sustained two stab wounds in the incident which happened in Northwick Drive. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
He has been released on bail pending further police enquiries
Police say they received a report around 6.30am that a man had been stabbed.
“It is believed the injured man was out in the street when he was approached by an unknown man. An altercation took place and the unknown male pulled out a knife,” said Detective Sergeant William Arnott.
And police are appealing for information.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to contact detectives at Musgrave PSNI Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 366 14/12/19. Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111,” added Detective Sergeant William Arnott.