PSNI arrest suspect for attempted murder after stabbing at Carrickfergus motorcycling event
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Carrickfergus on Wednesday 27 May.
Police said the suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon, following a search in the Newtownabbey area on Saturday, 30 May.
He has been taken into custody and will be interviewed in due course.
Police enquiries are continuing and they urge anyone who can assist them to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1557 27/05/26.
Alternatively, the public can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.uk” .
Police previously said the incident took place around 7:30pm on Wednesday 27 May, when officers were called to the Rodgers Quay area of the town following a report that a man had been stabbed in the chest and also received injuries to his head.
The male suspect was said to have fled the scene on the back of a motorbike following the incident.
It is understood the incident took place at a motorcycle event near Carrickfergus Castle, which is seen as a family event.
Police previously said there were a large number of people in the area at the time of the incident and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
“Police are aware that this incident occurred at an event which takes place on a regular basis, and generally passes off peacefully with no issues,” they added.
Update on Sunday 31 May at noon: The suspect has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.