Two Arrested Following Serious Incident on Oldpark Avenue

A serious incident occurred in our local community on Monday afternoon, April 20, leading to the hospitalisation of a man in his 30s. At approximately 4:50 PM, police received reports of an altercation involving three men on Oldpark Avenue. The victim sustained injuries to his torso consistent with stab wounds and was quickly transported to the hospital. While his injuries are described as serious, they are fortunately not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

Following the incident, two men, aged 65 and 46, were arrested in connection with the assault. They currently remain in police custody as investigations continue. This type of incident is naturally concerning for those of us living in the area, and local authorities are working to establish the full circumstances of what took place.

The PSNI is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the altercation or who has any information that could help their investigation to come forward. If you saw anything unusual around Oldpark Avenue on Monday afternoon, please contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 1106 20/04/26. Alternatively, you can share information anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via the PSNI’s online reporting form. Keeping our streets safe is a priority for everyone in North Belfast.