Three people have been arrested following a stabbing incident in York Street in north Belfast during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, 17 March) which police are treating as attempted murder.
Four women were injured after being stabbed, while a man in his 20s sustained a minor injury to his hand.
The incident happened just after 2am.
Two women, aged in their 20s, were treated at the scene by ambulance personnel. The two other women, one aged in her teens and the other aged in her 20s, were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, and where they remain this morning.
Two women, aged 26 and 27-years-old, were arrested on suspicion of offences, including attempted murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
A man, aged 20, has also been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. They all remain in custody this morning assisting with enquiries.
Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said enquiries into this incident, which police are treating as attempted murder, are continuing.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in this area, between 1:30am and 2am and witnessed what occurred, or has information which may help our investigation, to call our detectives at Musgrave on 101 and quote reference number 127 of 17/03/21,” he said.
A report can also be made via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.