Woman arrested after ‘stabbing incident’ sparks armed response

Friday 25 November 2022

A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and a man is in hospital following an alleged “stabbing incident” which saw an armed response unit sent to Roseville Street this afternoon.

Officers and paramedics were sent to the area after a 999 call was received around 13:30.

A Police spokesperson said in a statement issued shortly after 15:00: "Police are currently dealing with a stabbing incident that happened in a residential property in Roseville Street this afternoon.

They added that the male victim - who had to be stretchered out of a window in the building - "is currently in hospital in a stable condition and police have arrested a 32 year old woman on suspicion of grave and criminal assault."

They added that it is believed the man and woman "are known to each other."

Investigations are continuing.

More to follow in tomorrow's JEP...