Three men have been arrested after a stabbing in the Fortwilliam Park area of north Belfast left a man with head and hand injuries on Thursday evening, 9 July. Two police officers were assaulted during the arrests.

Police received a report of a stabbing at around 8.40pm. Officers attended and provided first aid to the victim, who was then taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment.

Three men were detained at the scene. Two of them became aggressive towards officers and continued this behaviour in custody, resulting in two officers being assaulted.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault on police, and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault on police, and attempted criminal damage. A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence and theft.

All three remain in police custody. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam, CCTV, or other footage from the area at the time to come forward. Information can be provided via the police witness appeal form quoting reference 1621 of 09/07/26, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.