Man left shaken after Ballymena stabbing

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Tuesday, 17 July 2018 14:51

By Simon Hunter @simezsez

By Simon Hunter

A man in his 20s has been left shaken after being stabbed in Ballymena.

It happened in the Ballykeel area at around 2:30am on the morning of Thursday 12th July.

He was treated for a punctured lung alongside a stab wound to his back, but his injuries aren't thought to be life threatening.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Detective Sergeant Crothers said, “It was reported that at approximately 2:30 am a man in his 20s was stabbed and then treated for a punctured lung alongside a stab wound to his back which are not life-threatening as a result of this.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 340 12/07/18. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”