Man arrested after Antrim stabbing

Cillian Sherlock, PA

A man has been arrested following a stabbing in Co Antrim.

Officers received a report that a man had been stabbed in the Anderson Court area of Doagh at around lunchtime on Thursday.

The PSNI and the ambulance service attended the scene.

Detective Sergeant Erskine said: “On arrival, two men were located with injuries.

“One of the men, aged in his 30s, had sustained a wound to the back of the neck and his head and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“At this time, it is not believed that the injuries are life threatening.

“The other man, aged 55 years, had minor injuries to his head and hand.

“He has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a blade or point in a public place.

“He remains in police custody at this time.

“Inquiries to establish the circumstances of this assault are ongoing.”