Man released by police after Newry stabbing incident

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Police are still appealing for information

By David Young (PA)

A man has been released by police after another man was stabbed in Newry, Co Down.

The incident happened after an altercation outside a property in the Sugar Island area of the city at about 8.40pm on Sunday.

The victim, in his 20s, received a stab wound to the leg.

He was taken to hospital for treatment for the non-life threatening injury.

A 47-year-old man was arrested shortly after on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Police said on Monday he had been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Police have appealed to anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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