Wounded men taken to hospital then arrested after alleged stabbings

Monday 04 September 2023

Two men, who are currently in hospital after suffering stab wounds, have been arrested on suspicion of grave and criminal assault and other offences following separate incidents on a St. Saviour estate last night.

Police officers said an "altercation" happened at approximately 20:00 on Sunday at Wellington Park Estate, followed by a second "incident" at 22:30.

Two men, who the Force said are believed to know each other, both suffered stab wounds that required surgery at the General Hospital.

Both men have been arrested on suspicion of grave and criminal assault and other offences related to the incident, and remain in hospital in a stable condition.

A police spokesperson said: "The area is currently closed to traffic whilst crime scene investigators and search officers continue to collect evidence.

"House-to-house enquiries are being conducted as well as other investigative enquiries."

CAN YOU HELP?

Anyone who has any information or who can help with this investigation is asked to contact police on 612612 (option 2 then option 4) or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form.

In particular, officers said they would like to hear from:

• Any witnesses to those incidents described above.

• Anyone with any CCTV in the area, or with dash cam footage who was in that area.

• Any Taxi drivers who attended Wellington Park Estate last night.