Man (30s) injured following stabbing in Belfast suburb

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man has been left with serious injuries following a stabbing incident in a Belfast suburb.

Shortly before 12.30am on Wednesday, it was reported to police that an altercation involving two men took place in the Old Forge area of Dunmurry.

Officers attended the scene, and located a man with a stab wound to his leg and serious head injuries in the communal hallway of a block of flats.

The victim, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital, where he is currently said to be in a stable condition.

The suspect made off prior to police arrival.

Detectives are now appealing anyone with information to contact them in Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 20 26/03/25.