Man stabbed in the neck on Christmas Day in Belfast

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A man in his 50's has been stabbed in the neck in West Belfast.

It happened just before 11am on Christmas Day between the Turf Lodge and White Rock areas.

Three men are said to have verbally abused him before one of them carried out the knife attack.

The victim was treated in hospital for injuries which aren't believed to be life-threatening.

Police appealing following the stabbing of a man in his 50's at the Turf Lodge area yesterday (Tuesday 25th December). He was verbally abused by three men and then one of the men stabbed him in the neck at around 11am. He was treated at hospital for non life threatening injuries.

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) 26 December 2018

A PSNI spokesperson said:

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage at that time from the area to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 551 25/12/18. Alternatively, information can also 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.”