A man has been injured after an alleged attack involving a machete in Co Antrim on Saturday night.
Detectives have arrested a man in his 20s following the report that a man sustained a wound to his ear in the Central Park area of Antrim.
The man in his 30s was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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Detective Sergeant Watkin said: "It was reported just after 8pm that a man, armed with a machete, was seen in the Central Park area.
"He became involved in an altercation with another man who sustained a wound to his ear. The injured man aged in his thirties was taken to hospital for treatment to the injury, which is not believed to be life-threatening.
"The suspect was described as being around 5' 9" tall, of average build with short, dark hair and wearing a light-coloured hooded top, with a body warmer and dark trousers.
"A short time later, a man, aged in his twenties, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have CCTV, dashcam, or other footage, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1569 of 17/12/22."
Alternatively, you can submit a report 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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