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Shauna Corr

East Belfast 'knife attack' leaves man with "lacerations to head"

A man is being treated for "lacerations to his head" following an alleged knife attack in East Belfast.

The incident is reported to have taken place at a house in Lewis Court shortly after midnight last night (Oct 19).

The 28-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries not thought to be life threatening.

Police said they arrested a 23-year-old early this morning but are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A 23-year-old man was arrested early this morning after a male sustained lacerations to his head when he was attacked with a knife at a house in Lewis Court in East Belfast.

"The victim, who is 28, was treated in hospital however his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

"Detectives from Musgrave CID are investigating and would like to hear from anyone who was in the Lewis Court or Killowen Street areas shortly after midnight. Officers can be contacted on 101, quoting reference 37 20/10/19."

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