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Orlaith Clinton

New Lodge stabbing sees man rushed to hospital

A man remains in hospital on Tuesday morning after he was stabbed during an incident in his flat in Belfast.

The victim, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning after police received a report of the ordeal in the Queen's Parade area of the New Lodge.

Detectives are appealing for information on the attack and have asked anyone with information to contact them at Musgrave Police Station.

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"At approximately 12.20am, police received a report that a man, aged in his 30s had been stabbed following an incident in his flat in Queen’s Parade," Detective Sergeant Kitchen said.

"Officers and colleagues from the NIAS attended the scene, and the man, who had been stabbed a number of times, was taken to hospital, where he is currently being treated for his injuries.

PSNI at the scene in the New Lodge on Tuesday (Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

"I would appeal to anyone who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area at the time of the attack or anyone who may have CCTV that could assist with enquiries, is asked to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 23 of 17/05/22.

"Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

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