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A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Co Down.
The pensioner was injured in the incident shortly before 7am on Thursday in Main Street, Newcastle.
A police spokesperson said he was taken to hospital.
Detectives investigating a report of a stabbing incident in Newcastle on Thursday 24th August, have arrested a man: https://t.co/m9RGNyxv3k pic.twitter.com/1YYH53IlDf
— Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) August 24, 2023
“A 47-year-old man was arrested in relation to the assault and remains in police custody at this time,” they said.
“Inquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 274 24/08/23.
“A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.”
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