Boy (14) held after Co Down stabbing

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating after a man was stabbed in the back in Co Down last night.

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating after a man was stabbed in the back in Co Down last night.

A 28-year-old man was approached in the Windmill Avenue area of Ballynahinch when he was attacked. He received a stab wound to the back in the incident, which occured at about 11.30pm.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 14 year-old youth was arrested a short time later.

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