Man injured in Belfast stabbing incident

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A man in his 20's has been injured in a stabbing incident in South Belfast

It happened at a flat in the University Street area of the city in the early hours of this morning.

Police say there was an incident inside the flat, which then spilled out into the corridor outside the front door.

The condition of the man who was injured is not yet known.

A 20 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, on suspicion of grievous bodily injury with intent.

Detectives appeal for information following stabbing incident at flat in University Street, Belfasthttps://t.co/UyX6je2sFZ

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) July 20, 2019

Detective Inspector Kerry Brennan said:

"I would appeal to anyone living in this block of flats who witnessed this incident, which spilled out from the flat into the corridor outside the front door of the premises, or anyone who has information that could assist us with our enquiries, to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 121 20/07/19. "

"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"

"I'm very concerned at the stabbing on University Street. Violent crime has no place in our community and I urge anyone with any information to contact police." pic.twitter.com/LKhmqb5P3s

— Cllr Gary McKeown (@garymckeown) July 20, 2019