Man stabbed in the neck in Belfast city centre

It happened after a fight broke out

PSNI
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 13th Jun 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Belfast city centre.

It happened yesterday afternoon after a fight broke out between three men at College Square East.

A PSNI statement said, ā€œIt is believed that an altercation involving three men occurred in the area shortly before 4.30pm, which resulted in one of the men sustaining a stab wound to his neck.ā€

ā€œThe injured man was taken to hospital following the incident to receive treatment for his injuries while the suspect, a man dressed in a grey tracksuit, left the scene on foot.ā€

ā€œAnyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call detectives in Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1026 12/06/24, or 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/.ā€