Northern Ireland

Two men injured in suspected Derry stabbing

Assault took place on Sunday morning in vicinity of Roulston Avenue and Heron Way

Tape at a crime scene
Two men injured in suspected Derry stabbing (Yui Mok/PA)

A man in his 20s was treated for a suspected stab wound at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry, following an assault in the Waterside area of the city.

A second man, in his 40s, also sustained an injury in the incident.



Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the assault at around 2.20am on Sunday, in the vicinity of Roulston Avenue/Heron Way.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended the scene where a man, aged in his 20s, was being treated for a wound to his arm by NI Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries at the scene established a second man, aged in his 40s, had also sustained an injury.

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“Police arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of offences, including possessing article with blade or point in a public place, and criminal damage. He has since been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.”

“As the investigation continues, anyone with information, or who may have captured footage of what occurred, is urged to call 101, quoting reference 221 of 02/06/24. A report can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”