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Iveagh Drive, off the Falls Road, where the man was found (File photo) Google Maps
Northern Ireland
Man stabbed in head and body in early morning attack in Belfast
A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been arrested in connection with the stabbing.
A 23-YEAR-OLD MAN was stabbed a number of times in his head and other parts of his body in an attack in Belfast in the early hours of this morning.
Police were carrying out a routine patrol of streets off the Falls Road when they found the injured man at around 3.30am. The man was brought to hospital where his condition is described as stable.
A 23-year-old man was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of grevious bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. A woman aged 26 was also arrested on suspicious of assault causing grevious bodily harm.
The PSNI said both are being held in custody and are helping police with their inquiries.
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