Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a man was stabbed inside licensed premises in a Co Armagh village over the weekend.
At around 9.20pm on Sunday, March 30, police received a report of a stabbing inside licensed premises in the Concession Road area of Crossmaglen.
The man, aged in his 40s, suffered "deep lacerations to his hand" and "a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck." He was taken to hospital for treatment.
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Police have appealed to those who "bravely restrained" the alleged perpetrator to come forward to assist with the investigation. A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences shortly after the incident, and remains in custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: "We received a report that a man had been stabbed at around 9.20pm, inside licensed premises in the Concession Road area.
"The man, aged in his 40s, suffered deep lacerations to his hand and a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck. He attended hospital for treatment.
"Shortly afterwards a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He remains in custody at this time."
Detective Sergeant Dougherty continued: "We know a number of people were present at the time of this shocking attack, and several of them bravely restrained the perpetrator.
"We would appeal to them to come forward to police to assist with our investigation. Please call us on 101, quoting reference number 1521 of 30/03/25."
You can also make a report online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report/incident, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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