Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered a number of wounds and lacerations to his head, neck, arms and back.
The incident is reported to have taken place at an address on the Antrim Road, Belfast early this morning.
A 17-year-old male was arrested following an alleged attack on the man.
Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said: "At around 2.30am it was reported that a 32-year-old man had sustained slash wounds and lacerations to his neck, head, forearms and back, believed to have been caused by a kind of 'homemade knife'.
"The victim is undergoing treatment in hospital at present and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening at this stage.
"The arrested male remains in custody this morning assisting us with our enquiries."
