Northern Ireland

Man stabbed in ‘serious’ Co Down assault

The PSNI received a report of the incident in Conlig at around 8am on Tuesday

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Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for information following a report of a serious assault in Conlig this morning, Tuesday 7th January.

Detective Sergeant Westbury said: "We received a report shortly after 8am that a man had been seriously assaulted in the Breezemount Close area.

ÒThe man sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital for his injuries. At this time, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

ÒAn investigation has commenced and we are appealing to anyone with information that could assist us to phone 101 quoting reference number 182 07/01/25.
The scene in Conlig. PICTURE: PACEMAKER

A man has been stabbed and taken to hospital in a ‘serious assault’ in Co Down.

The incident took place in Conlig, on the outskirts of Bangor, at around 8am on Tuesday morning.

A police spokesperson said: “We received a report shortly after 8am that a man had been seriously assaulted in the Breezemount Close area.”

“The man sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital for his injuries.

“At this time, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.”

Police enquiries are ongoing and they are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 182 of 07/01/25.