A suspect has been arrested over the attempted murder of a man in Belfast.
The victim (28) was in the back garden of a house in Mill Race at around 3.30pm on Saturday when the attack occurred.
Police said he was approached from behind and slashed across the neck with a Stanley knife.
The man suffered a serious wound and was taken to hospital where he will undergo surgery.
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The suspect fled the scene on foot. A short time later PSNI officers detained a man (27) in connection with the attack.
The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.
Detectives have appealed for witnesses to come forward.