Carrickfergus: man stabbed in chest

A man has been stabbed in Carrickfergus.

Police said the victim stabbed in the chest and also received injuries to his head in the incident in the Rodgers Quay area shortly after 7.30pm yesterday (Wednesday)

It is understood to have happened during a motorcycle event.

A police spokesperson said a man reportedly fled the scene on the back of a motorbike following the altercation.

“He is described as being approximately six feet in height, of medium build, and aged in his 40s,” they said.

“The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries following the incident. At this time, they are not believed to be life threatening.

“There were a large number of people in the area at the time of the incident, and we would urge anyone who can assist us with our enquiries, or who has any information which could help, to get in touch.

“Police are aware that this incident occurred at an event which takes place on a regular basis, and generally passes off peacefully with no issues.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1557 of 27/05/26.”

Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson expressed shock at the incident.

“For the past number of weeks hundreds of bikers have been making the trip to Carrickfergus for friendship and camaraderie as the bike meet continued to grow in popularity,” he said.

“I know a lot of hard work by the organisers went into making this event a welcoming space.

“Sadly, what occurred on Wednesday night was not in keeping with the overall ethos of what the storming of the castle bike meet was intended to be.

“I am shocked at this stabbing, particularly as it has resulted in life-altering injuries for the victim and we must pay tribute to all the emergency services involved last night.

“I’d appeal to anyone with information to please contact the PSNI urgently so that the perpetrator can be apprehended.”