Police have arrested a man following an assault in south Belfast on Saturday evening, 3rd August.

Detective Sergeant McAllister said: “Officers received a report shortly after 8.10pm of a suspected stabbing in the Fitzroy Avenue area of the city.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service who provided first aid at the scene

“On arrival, two men were located injured outside the property. One of the men had sustained a wound to his leg and hand, whilst the other man had a serious injury to his calf.

“Both of the men required hospital treatment for their injuries - one requiring extensive surgery. A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

“He remains in custody at this time as enquiries continue into the investigation to determine exactly what happened and a motive.

“Anyone with information that could help our investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1626 03/08/24.”

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