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Shaun Keenan

Derry PSNI make arrest after man suffers stab wounds in 'street fight'

Police in Derry have made an arrest after a man was 'stabbed' during a reported street fight on Tuesday night (May 31).

A 20-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody following the incident in the Drumard Park area at around 9:35pm.

A 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment to his injuries, which includes stab wounds.

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A full statement from PSNI Detective Inspector Finlay read: "Police have arrested a 20-year-old man following a stabbing in the Drumard Park area of Derry/Londonderry last night, Tuesday 31st May.

"It was reported shortly after 9.35pm that two males were fighting in the street."A man, aged 47, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which includes stab wounds. One man, aged 20, was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody at this time.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1691 31/05/22.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our 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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