A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man sustained a slash wound to his throat in an incident in Mill Race, west Belfast yesterday afternoon, (Saturday 10 July)
It’s understood the 28-year-old victim was in the back garden of a property at around 3.30pm when he was approached from behind and reportedly slashed across the neck with a Stanley knife.
The suspect made off from the scene on foot.
A short time later officers detained a 27-year-old man in connection with the alleged attack.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which will require surgery.
Detectives at Musgrave CID are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, quoting reference 1826 10/07/21. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.