Teenager to undergo surgery after being stabbed in the face
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A man has been arrested following the incident in Armagh.
Police received a report shortly after 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve that a 17-year-old male had been stabbed in the Lower English Street area of the city.
The victim was taken to hospital and will undergo surgery for a number of stab wounds to his face.
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Hide AdA 19-year-old man was arrested a short time later on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He remains in custody.
A PSNI spokesman said inquiries into the incident are continuing and detectives have asked anyone with any information to contact them at Ardmore station on 101, quoting reference number 1735 31/12/22.
A report can be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or people can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org