Man arrested after stabbing incident

Police in Lisburn, Co Antrim, tonight arrested a man for attempted murder.

Police in Lisburn, Co Antrim, tonight arrested a man for attempted murder.

The suspect, in his late 30s, was detained following a stabbing incident in the Colson Avenue area of the city at 10pm.

The 38-year-old victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but they are not believed to be life-threatening.

Investigating officers appealed for information from the public on the incident.

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