16/07/2007
Man recovering after stabbing
A man has received almost 40 stitches for slash wounds after he was attacked in County Londonderry.
Desmond McClements was attacked and received stab wounds to the chest and hands at his Rosseden Park home at around 11:30pm on Saturday night.
The victim had opened the door to the men who were armed with knives. They proceeded to push their way into the hall and stabbed the man before running off.
Mr McClements is being treated in hospital for serious stab wounds. However, his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
The assailants are both described as being around 5ft 8ins tall. One has short dark hair and the other is of medium to stocky build with cropped mousy brown hair.
Detectives investigating the attack are working to establish a motive. They are appealing for anyone who may have information on the attack to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively on the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
Desmond McClements was attacked and received stab wounds to the chest and hands at his Rosseden Park home at around 11:30pm on Saturday night.
The victim had opened the door to the men who were armed with knives. They proceeded to push their way into the hall and stabbed the man before running off.
Mr McClements is being treated in hospital for serious stab wounds. However, his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
The assailants are both described as being around 5ft 8ins tall. One has short dark hair and the other is of medium to stocky build with cropped mousy brown hair.
Detectives investigating the attack are working to establish a motive. They are appealing for anyone who may have information on the attack to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively on the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
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