Armed police storm Holyland property following reports of stabbing

Armed police attended a property in the Holyland area of South Belfast following reports that a man had been stabbed.

Police were called to the incident in the afternoon of Monday, June 24, following reports of a stabbing at a property on Fitzroy Avenue area of the Holylands.

A video of the incident has been circulating on social media showing armed officers arriving at the property with weapons drawn and they can been seen speaking with someone inside.

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However, shortly after arriving on Fitzroy Avenue, officers found that no offences had been detected and left the scene after conducting checks to ensure the area was safe.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report that a man had been stabbed at a property in Fitzroy Avenue on Monday afternoon, June 24th.

"Officers attended and conducted checks to make the area safe. No offences were detected."

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