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Sophie McLaughlin

Whitehead: Police launch murder investigation after woman stabbed in Co Antrim

A woman has died after a serious incident in Co Antrim on Saturday night.

The PSNI has launched a murder investigation following the report of a stabbing in Whitehead on April 16.

Emergency services including police officers, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance Northern Ireland attended the scene.

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One man has been arrested in relation to the incident.

Detective Inspector Foreman said: “We received a report at around 6.10 pm that a woman had been stabbed at a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead.

“Officers attended, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

“Sadly, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A man has been arrested and is currently in police custody. At this stage we are not looking for any other suspects.

“Our enquiries are at any early stage. However, I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1502 of 16/04/22.”

"Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous."

Mid and East Antrim Councillor Danny Donnelly shared his thoughts for the victim's family at this time.

Speaking to Belfast Live, the Alliance councillor said: "This is a terrible shocking incident. It’s horrible to hear of a woman being killed in such a violent manner.

"Whitehead is a quiet town with a tight knit community. I many people will be very shocked by this news. I understand a man has been arrested.

"My thoughts are with her family."

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