Northern Ireland

Two men hospitalised after west Belfast stabbing

Police attended the scene on Northumberland Street on Sunday night, but say the two men are not seriously injured.

The PSNI said the injured man is in hospital
Police said injuries suffered by two men were not believed to be serious. (Niall Carson/PA)

Two men were hospitalised after a stabbing in an interface area of west Belfast on Sunday night, police have said.

The incident on Northumberland Street, which links the Shankill and the Falls Road, was reported just after 9pm.

Officers spoke to two men who reported injuries at the scene, who were then taken to hospital for treatment.



A police spokesperson said: “Thankfully, at this stage it appears that their injuries are not serious.

“Officers remain in the area. Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this assault, or who may have any other information which could assist our investigation, to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1659 of September 22.”