Police are appealing for information following the report of a stabbing incident in south Belfast yesterday evening, Friday, July 16. 

Sergeant Mike Brown said: “Police received a report shortly after 10.30pm that a man, aged 38, had been stabbed Fitzroy Avenue area of the city.

“Officers responded to the call, along with Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the victim was subsequently transferred to hospital for treatment of his injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

“A man, aged 22 years old, was arrested by officers a short time later and is currently assisting police with our enquiries.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information in relation to it, to get in touch with us on 101, quoting reference 2229 of 16/07/21.”

A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/