Pair arrested after man stabbed in the head in Dundonald

By Q Radio News

A man is in serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in the head in Dundonald last night. 

The 39-year-old was attacked at a property on Comber Road at around 11.30pm.  

A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A 41-year-old woman is also being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.  

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Dundonald last night, Saturday 06 June.

"At around 11.30pm it was reported that a 39-year-old male had sustained a number of stab wounds to his head and upper body after he was assaulted at a property on Comber Road. 

"He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition is described as serious.

"A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 41-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders. 

"Both remain in police custody at this time.

"Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Comber Road last night and who witnessed any form of altercation or anyone who has any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Lisburn on 101 quoting reference 1848 06/06/20."