Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon
Police say it's in relation to a stabbing in Carrickfergus on Wednesday
Last updated 31st May 2026
Police investigating a stabbing in Carrickfergus on Wednesday have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
It's after a search in Newtownabbey on Saturday.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon, following a search in the Newtownabbey area on Saturday, 30th May.
"He has been taken into custody and will be interviewed in due course.
"Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and I would urge anyone who can assist us with our enquiries to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1557 27/05/26.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.uk."
On Sunday, police said the man had been released on bail, pending further enquiries.