A man in his 50s is in a critical condition in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in the back during a fight which broke out among a group of people in north Belfast.
The incident happened in the Orchard Street area just after midnight (Saturday, August 22).
A woman, aged in her 20s, was also taken to hospital for treatment for head injuries.
When police arrived, they found the injured man on the ground and a woman who had been assaulted.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault on police and possession of a blade – he remains in police custody at this stage.
And a 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour – she is also in custody.
Inspector McCullough said there were large numbers of people in the area last night, around the time this assault was reported to police.
“I want to appeal to anyone who was there and who witnessed what occurred, or who may have footage of it, to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference number 23 of 22/08/20,” he added.
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.