17/08/2004

Man in 'serious condition' following stabbing

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed at a house in Co Down early this morning.

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found after police were called to a house in Caulfield Place in Newry at about 1am.

The area has been cordoned off by police who have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

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