A man in his 40s was stabbed in a street fight in the Whitewell area of Newtownabbey in the early hours of this morning.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested.
Police are investigating the serious assault which took place during the early hours of this morning (Sunday 15 December).
Inspector Anne McCourt said police received a report just before 4am of a fight in the street in the Whitewell Crescent area where it was reported a man had been stabbed.
“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 40s, 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,” she said.
Inspector Anne McCourt said an investigation is under way and police are following a number of lines of enquiry, including a possible link to a collision on Whitewell Road 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.
“I want to make a number of appeals this morning to establish exactly what occurred, and the circumstances of how the victim was injured.
“Were you in the Whitewell Crescent area last night between 3:30am and the time the incident was reported to us? What did you see? Did you witness this assault?
“Did you witness the collision, or capture footage of it on your dash cam? If you have information on this collision, or the assault, and you think it might help our investigation please call us on 101, and quote reference number 443 15/12/1/19,” she said.
Alternatively information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.