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04/04/2005
Teenage in critical condition following stabbing
Police in North Belfast have appealed for information after a teenage boy was stabbed at the weekend.
The incident occurred at Cliftonville Avenue shortly before 2am on Saturday when two groups of youths got involved in a fracas. The resulting melee saw the boy, who is believed to be in his mid-teens, get stabbed.
He was taken to hospital with a serious stab wound to his stomach and is still said to be in a critical condition.
Detectives are working to establish a motive for the attack; however, it is not believed to be sectarian.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
The incident occurred at Cliftonville Avenue shortly before 2am on Saturday when two groups of youths got involved in a fracas. The resulting melee saw the boy, who is believed to be in his mid-teens, get stabbed.
He was taken to hospital with a serious stab wound to his stomach and is still said to be in a critical condition.
Detectives are working to establish a motive for the attack; however, it is not believed to be sectarian.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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