Police quiz pair about Belfast sword and machete attack

Two men are being questioned by police about a murder attempt involving a sword and machete in north Belfast.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jan 2016, 11:29 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2016, 15:59 BST
Two men were arrested at Woodvale Drive in north Belfast on suspicion of attempted murder after four men with serious injuries were taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatmentTwo men were arrested at Woodvale Drive in north Belfast on suspicion of attempted murder after four men with serious injuries were taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment
Two men were arrested at Woodvale Drive in north Belfast on suspicion of attempted murder after four men with serious injuries were taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment

The pair were immediately arrested after being released into police custody from the Royal Victoria Hospital in the city, where they were being treated for injuries.

They are suspected of involvement in an incident at a house in Woodvale Park. Police were called to the scene at about 7.30am on Sunday.

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Several men were taken to hospital with cuts and other serious assault injuries as a result of the incident.

Police attending the scene of the incident in Woodvale Drive, which began on Sunday morningPolice attending the scene of the incident in Woodvale Drive, which began on Sunday morning
Police attending the scene of the incident in Woodvale Drive, which began on Sunday morning

Two men - aged 26 and 32 - were arrested after receiving medical treatment. They remain in custody and are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

It is understood a sword and machete were believed to have been used in the attacks.

Police are investigating whether the incident was related to an earlier row.

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Superintendent Darrin Jones has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Police attending the scene of the incident in Woodvale Drive, which began on Sunday morningPolice attending the scene of the incident in Woodvale Drive, which began on Sunday morning
Police attending the scene of the incident in Woodvale Drive, which began on Sunday morning

“At this stage police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and would appeal to anyone with any information to contact officers in Musgrave on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111,” he said.

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