Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Coleraine stabbing
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a reported stabbing in Coleraine.
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Police confirmed the arrest on Tuesday evening following an incident in the Railway Road area of the town earlier in the day.
Emergency services attended the scene and one man was taken to hospital for treatment.
Coleraine stabbing prompts emergency response
Police and ambulance crews responded to Railway Road in Coleraine on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a stabbing.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service dispatched an emergency ambulance crew and a rapid response paramedic to the scene.
Following assessment and initial treatment, one patient was transported by ambulance to Causeway Hospital.
Police were also present in the area while enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident got underway.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
In an update issued on Tuesday evening, the PSNI confirmed that a 31-year-old man had been arrested following the reported stabbing.
Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remained in custody at the time of the update.
Officers have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information which could assist their investigation, to come forward.
Alderman Yvonne Boyle reacts to Coleraine stabbing
Alliance Coleraine Alderman Yvonne Boyle described reports of the incident as extremely concerning.
She said: “It is extremely concerning to hear of the stabbing incident in Coleraine town centre. I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick response, and I wish the victim of the attack a full and speedy recovery.. I would urge the public to follow the advice of the PSNI and to avoid the area where possible to give them space whilst they continue to respond to the incident.”
The incident comes amid heightened concern about serious violence in Coleraine, after police launched attempted murder investigations following separate shootings at two homes in the town in the early hours of Monday.
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