Conlig attack appeal after man hospitalised following stabbing

Police and forensic experts at a scene in Breezemount Close, Bangor.
-Credit:Justin Kernoghan


A man was taken to hospital on Tuesday after a stabbing incident in Co Down. Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for information following the report of a serious assault in Conlig this morning, Tuesday January 7.

PSNI Detective Sergeant Westbury said officers 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," Sergeant Westbury added.

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"At this time, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. An 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.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."

North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne condemned the serious assault.

Mr Dunne said: "There is absolutely no place in our society for violence and criminality and I condemn this incident in the strongest possible terms. Local residents are understandably shocked and concerned by these scenes in what is typically a quiet residential part of Conlig.

Police and forensic experts at a scene in Breezemount Close, Bangor
Police and forensic experts at a scene in Breezemount Close, Bangor -Credit:Justin Kernoghan

"I would encourage anyone who may have information that may assist the PSNI with their enquiries to come forward immediately. I will be engaging with the PSNI and local residents groups to ensure residents feel safe and informed following this distressing incident."

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Alex Easton, MP for North Down said: "I am deeply shocked and appalled to learn of the serious assault that has taken place in the Breezemount Close area of Conlig. Such acts of violence have no place in our community and must be unequivocally condemned.

"My thoughts are with the victim, and I hope for their full and swift recovery. I would like to extend my gratitude to the PSNI for their prompt response and ongoing efforts in investigating this heinous attack. I urge anyone with information to come forward and assist the police in their inquiries.

"The safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community must remain a priority, and we must work together to ensure that incidents like this are not tolerated. I encourage anyone who may have witnessed anything or has relevant details to contact the PSNI as soon as possible."

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