Man (28) in ‘critical condition’ after stabbing outside bar in Castlederg

By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2023, 12:38 BST
Updated 4th Sep 2023, 18:03 BST
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Detectives investigating a stabbing outside a bar in the Main Street area of Castlederg on Saturday (September 2) have made a third arrest.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Monday in the Castlederg area on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.

The victim, a 28-year-old man, suffered multiple stab wounds to his neck, upper left arm, chest and cheek and remains in a critical condition in hospital.Chief Inspector Wilson said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I would continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time the stabbing took place, or who may have captured dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 127 02/09/23.

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"Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100 per cent anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

Police are appealing for information following the stabbing incident. Picture by: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.Police are appealing for information following the stabbing incident. Picture by: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Police are appealing for information following the stabbing incident. Picture by: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
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Meanwhile, a man, also 28, who was arrested on Saturday evening on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted murder remains in custody.A 27-year-old man, who was also arrested on Saturday, has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.