Man in 'serious condition' after attempted murder at property

12 June 2024 , 10:41

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Queens Avenue in Newtownabbey, where a man was attacked

Police in Northern Ireland have arrested two people after a man was rushed to hospital in an attempted murder.

A man remains in a "serious condition" in hospital after the attack at a property in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The victim, a man in his 20s, was left with injuries to his upper body, as well as his hands and ankles.

Police are now questioning a man and woman in their 40s and 30s on suspicion of attempted murder. Officers say they will be present in the area today conducting further enquiries.

Detective Inspector Lenaghan from the PSNI said: “Medical treatment was given to the man for injuries caused to his upper body area, as well as his hands and ankles. He was subsequently transported to hospital from the scene where he remains at this time.

“A 40-year-old woman and 31-year-old man have since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the investigation. They remain in custody as enquiries continue. Officers will be present in the Newtownabbey area today conducting further enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the nature of the man’s injuries.

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“We would ask anyone with any information or dash-cam footage of the area or who noticed anything suspicious, to call them on 101 quoting reference number 1314 11/06/24.”

Susie Beever