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Officers remain at the scene at a house in Manoir Liska in Newry where a suspected incident was reported around 5 a.m.30h on Saturday
A woman has been reported to have been stabbed multiple times in a house in the area
According to a PSNI statement, police and paramedics attended the scene and the woman was taken to hospital for treatment of her injuries which were described as serious
He continued: « A search was carried out in the neighborhood of Liska Manor and a 38-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly thereafter on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He is currently in custody at vue to help agents with their investigations
« Anyone with information about this incident or who can contribute to the investigation is asked to call Newry Police on non-urgent number 101 quoting reference number 1298 07/11/20, or submit an online report using our non-emergency report form via http: // wwwpsnipoliceuk / makeareport / You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http: // crimestoppers-ukorg / «
A statement read: « Have spoken to police and they have confirmed a stabbing incident at Liska Manor in Newry tonight A young mother was taken to ED in Daisy Hill and transferred to the Royal in critical condition with multiple injuries
« There is a very large, tight-knit community around Liska and everyone will be shocked by this news »
Sinn Féin MP Liz Kimmins said: « Disturbing news that a young woman was seriously injured in a knife attack at Liska Manor Newry tonight The thoughts and prayers of all accompany the young victim hoping for a full recovery Police are investigating «
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