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19/09/2008
Man, 63, Stabbed In East Belfast
A 63-year-old man has been attacked at his home in east Belfast.
The man sustained several stab wounds during the incident.
Police believe two men broke into the Kyle Street house at 4am this morning.
The elderly resident suffered injuries to the chest leg and arm in the attack.
He was later taken to hospital where his condition was described as not life threatening.
Police have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area.
Meanwhile, two police officers have been injured after attending a domestic incident at a house in north Belfast.
One of the officers was taken to hospital with facial injuries, the other sustained bruising to his face and legs.
It happened at Jamaica Way, off the Oldpark Road, at about 12.30am on Friday
One man was arrested at the scene.
(PR/JM)
The man sustained several stab wounds during the incident.
Police believe two men broke into the Kyle Street house at 4am this morning.
The elderly resident suffered injuries to the chest leg and arm in the attack.
He was later taken to hospital where his condition was described as not life threatening.
Police have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area.
Meanwhile, two police officers have been injured after attending a domestic incident at a house in north Belfast.
One of the officers was taken to hospital with facial injuries, the other sustained bruising to his face and legs.
It happened at Jamaica Way, off the Oldpark Road, at about 12.30am on Friday
One man was arrested at the scene.
(PR/JM)
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