A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man who was injured during a stabbing in Crumlin yesterday morning (Saturday 27 April).
The 21-year-old man sustained stab wounds during the incident at a house in Cairn Walk just before 3am.
Officers responded along with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin said sadly the man died this morning as a result of his injuries.
Detectives from PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have now launched a murder inquiry
Four men aged 19, 24, 25 and 29 are in custody in connection with the incident and are assisting police with their enquiries.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the Cairn Walk area at around 2:50am yesterday morning and has information which may assist our investigation to contact detectives by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 141 of 27/04/19,” said Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.