Appeal for information after man in 20s stabbed in home in NI seaside town

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a stabbing in Ballycastle this morning, Thursday 25 February.
By Gemma Murray
Published 25th Feb 2021, 09:47 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2021, 16:25 BST
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Detective Sergeant Lorimer said: “We received a report at 7.50am that a man had been stabbed at a house in the Fogarty Crescent area of the town.

“The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

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“Three men, aged 26, 29 and 32, have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including aggravated burglary with intent to steal and grievous bodily harm with intent.

25/02/21 PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyalnd Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning25/02/21 PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyalnd Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning
25/02/21 PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyalnd Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning

“They remain in custody, assisting with our enquiries.

“Our enquiries continue and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 256 of 25/02/21.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyalnd Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morningPSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyalnd Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning
PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyalnd Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning
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A statement from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 08.09 on

Thursday, 25 February 2021 following reports of an incident in the Leyland

Road area of Ballycastle.

NIAS despatched two Emergency crews to the scene.

25/02/21 PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyland Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning.25/02/21 PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyland Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning.
25/02/21 PSNI at the scene of a serious stabbing incident at Leyland Court, Ballycastle. It is belived one person is in a critical condition and two have been arrested after the incident which happened early on Thursday morning.

Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Causeway Hospital by ambulance.”

Ballycastle Sinn Féin Councillor, Cara McShane, has condemned a stabbing incident in the town which took place around 8am this morning.

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She said: “Once again people in this town have woke up to news of another anti-social incident.

“There has been a marked increase in anti-social behaviour, concentrated in the same area of Ballycastle.

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“There is no space in our society for this type of behaviour.

“While people are volunteering and helping others during this health pandemic, a mindless minority on the other end of the spectrum are wracking havoc in this community and casting a dark cloud over other people’s lives.

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“These actions are reprehensible and I would appeal to anyone who has information to bring that forward to the police.”ENDS

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