Detectives in South Belfast are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenager was stabbed on Monday afternoon.
It happened in Botanic Gardens at 4pm today, January 30. Police received a report that an 18-year-old man had been stabbed in each thigh and groin area.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries where he remains in a stable condition.
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"The suspect is described as being in his early 20s and approximately 5’8 in height. Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the serious assault and who may have captured mobile phone footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1246 30/01/23.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org."
SDLP Botanic Councillor Gary McKeown said: “There is no place for violent crime like this in our community. Botanic Gardens is heavily used by dog walkers, commuters on bikes and families, and there’s a primary school right beside it, so a crime like this happening in broad daylight is sickening and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
"An incident like this will cause serious concern to the thousands of people who use the park on a daily basis, and to the wider community around Stranmillis and the Holylands.
"I have been talking to the police and know a major operation was mounted following this incident, so would urge anyone with any information to please come forward."I hope the man who was stabbed makes a full recovery."
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