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06 Sept 2025

Man in his 20s stabbed in Skeoge area of Derry

Detectives are appealing for information

PSNI

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries

Detectives are appealing for information following a reported stabbing incident in the Clon Dara, Skeoge area of Derry in the early hours of Tuesday December 27.

A police spokesperson said: “Just before 1am, police received a report that a man in his 20s had been stabbed.

“The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries. Thankfully, these are not thought to be life-threatening.

“A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an article with a blade in a public place. He remains in custody at this time.

“Our investigation is at an early stage and detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who may have captured mobile or dashcam footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 86 of 27/12/22.”

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