Woman (27) arrested following stabbing in Newry

Police questioning suspect on suspicion of attempted murder

A woman has been arrested over a stabbing in the Sandy Street area in Newry. Photograph: Google Street View
A woman has been arrested over a stabbing in the Sandy Street area in Newry. Photograph: Google Street View

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Newry

The attack happened in the Sandy’s Street area in the early hours of this morning.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said they have arrested a 27-year-old woman.

Det Insp Keith Gawley said she is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

“She is currently in police custody,” he added.

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