A 28-year-old man has been left needing surgery after sustaining a large wound to his throat in an attack in West Belfast on Saturday afternoon.
It is reported that the victim was attacked from behind and cut across the neck with a stanley knife at a property in the Mill Race area of the city on July 10.
The PSNI have arrested a 27-year-old in on suspicion of attempted murder.
A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said: "It's understood the 28 year old victim was in the back garden of a property at around 3.30pm when he was approached from behind and slashed across the neck with a stanley knife.
"The suspect made off from the scene on foot however a short time later officers detained a 27 year old man in connection with the attack.
"The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which will require surgery.
"Detectives at Musgrave CID are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, quoting reference 1826 10/07/21."
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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