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Police appeal for witnesses to stabbing of woman in Co Down

A 31-year-old woman has been hospitalised after being stabbed in Bangor yesterday evening.

12/08/12 1,993 Views 3 Comments
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POLICE IN BANGOR are appealing for witnesses after a 31-year-old woman was stabbed in the Ballynoe Gardens area of the town yesterday evening.

The PSNI say the incident occurred at around 6.45pm on Saturday 11 August.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital after the attack, where her condition has been described as no longer life-threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in this area around this time and who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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  • Steven Geoghegan 12/08/12 #

    when are people going to grow up carrying a blade should be an instant 5-10 yr sentence no ifs or buts it’s carrying with deadly intent and should not be taken lightly it is all too common now I hope the lady makes a full recovery physically and mentally.. only cowards carry knives too bloody scared of a stand up

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  • Ben Mc Loughlin 12/08/12 #

    1 year minimum 3 years maximum for carrying with no previous convictions 3 to 6 with similar previous conviction, basing the sentence on profiling the mans psyche and possible intent on using

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  • Ben Mc Loughlin 12/08/12 #

    1 year minimum 3 years maximum for carrying with no previous convictions 3 to 6 with similar previous conviction, basing the sentence on profiling the mans psyche and possible intent on using.

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