West Belfast 'stabbing' at licensed premises sees two men taken to hospital

Two men have been taken to hospital after a reported stabbing at a licensed premises in West Belfast.

Police say they received a report of a stabbing in the Northumberland Street area just after 9.05pm on Sunday, September 22.

It's reported that "two men, one aged in his 20s and one aged in his 40s, had sustained stab wounds following an altercation with another male", according to the PSNI.

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In an update, Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Shortly before 9.10pm, officers received a report of a stabbing at the premises in the Northumberland Street area.

“Upon attending the scene, it was discovered that two men, one aged in his 20s and one aged in his 40s, had sustained stab wounds following an altercation with another male.

“It was reported that a verbal argument took place, and the suspect left the premises before returning with weapons and assaulting the men.

“The suspect was described as being dressed in a dark navy or grey coloured puffer style jacket, a salmon pink t-shirt, and jeans.

“Both the victims attended hospital for treatment for their injuries, which at this stage, we do not believe to be life-threatening.

“Our investigation is underway, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and witnessed what happened, or who has any information which may assist, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1659 of 22/09/24.”

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

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