A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Lurgan.
Police were called shortly before 8.25pm on Monday, April 11, to an incident in the Union Street area of the town where a man in his 40s received stab wounds.
Another man in his 20s was also stabbed in the Windsor Avenue area and both men were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.
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A 19-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Inspector Conway said: “Shortly before 8:25pm, it was reported to police that one man in his 40s had received stab wounds at the Union Street area of the town and one man aged in his 20s had received stab wounds at the Windsor Avenue area. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.
“One male, aged 19 years old, was later arrested in the area of Lurgan Park on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder. He is currently in police custody at this time.
“Our enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1794 11/04/22. 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/.”
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