A man arrested following a stabbing in the centre of Portadown has been released on bail.
The 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in the Portmore Street area on Wednesday afternoon.
Shortly after 3.25pm a man in his 30s was found bleeding heavily from a wound to his shoulder.
A suspect – now released – was arrested in the Deramore Drive area on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a blade or point in a public place.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the 27-year-old man has “been released on bail to allow for further enquiries”
Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who may have dashcam or other footage which could help our investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1073 of 01/05/24.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.
