A man in the North has been seriously injured following a horrifying sword attack.
The man was attacked at a house in Ballaghbeg Park, Newcastle, County Down, at approximately 3:45am this morning.
The PSNI say they responded to reports of an assault with a sword at the property, and arrested a man aged in his 30s in connection with the incident.
In a statement, the PSNI said that the victim “…sustained facial injuries and a severe arm injury during the incident, and it was also reported that he was hit on the head repeatedly with an object.”
“He was subsequently taken to hospital for medical treatment by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.”
“A man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, and possessing article with blade or point in public place.”
“He remains in police custody at this time, assisting with inquiries.”
“Our investigation is ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information which might assist, or who witnessed what happened, to get in touch.”
