Two men arrested after stabbing in Belfast's Fitzroy Avenue area

A man suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest and neck in Belfast on Wednesday evening. Two men in their 20s are in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

Two men held after Belfast stabbing victim suffers multiple puncture wounds

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in the Fitzroy Avenue area of Belfast, irishmirror.ie reports.

The incident occurred at around 7.30pm on Wednesday. A man sustained multiple puncture wounds to his chest and neck, and was also found to be bleeding from his left ear, according to a PSNI spokesperson.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. Police said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed that one man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A second man, also in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and theft.

Both men remained in custody on Thursday morning, 13 August, as enquiries continued.

The PSNI has appealed for witnesses. "We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who has any information which might assist, to contact us," the spokesperson said.

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