Man critical following Lurgan stabbing

Chloe St John

A man in his 20's is in a critical condition following a stabbing incident in Lurgan.

It happened in the Shankill Street area at around 1.15 this morning.

It comes just days after a 15 year old girl was stabbed in the neck in the Deans Walk area of the town.

Local MLA Dolores Kelly has been speaking to Q Radio:

A 14 year old girl's due in court today in connection with Friday's incident - charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

Speaking about today's incident Detective Inspector Cummings said:

“We received a report just after 1.15am that a man, aged in his 20s, had sustained a stab wound.  He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition."

“We are working to establish a motive for the incident and would appeal to anyone with information, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area, to get in touch on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 100 of 22/04/19.”

"Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."