Man stabbed in face during brutal early morning attack

A man has sustained several stab wounds to his face during a vicious early morning attack in Newry.
By Mark Rainey
Published 5th Feb 2021, 10:07 BST
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The incident took place in the Stream Street area of the city shortly after 5.30am on Friday police have said.

NI Ambulance notified the PSNI of the attack just before 5.45am.

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Inspector Alastair Macdonald said: “The man – aged in his twenties – was found injured in the Stream Street area of the city.

“He had sustained several stab wounds to his face and was taken to hospital by colleagues from the Ambulance Service, where he is currently receiving treatment to injuries.

“This was a particularly vicious attack.”

Insp Macdonald added: “Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to witnesses, or anyone with information, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 200 of 05/02/21.”

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

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