A woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s remain in hospital
General view of police at the scene of a stabbing in Bangor, County Down. Two people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing.
It happened in Chippendale Avenue on Christmas Eve.
The public has been warned not to approach a male wanted in connection with a stabbing incident in Co Down on Christmas Eve.
The PSNI remain at the scene of the incident this afternoon, Christmas Day, in the Chippendale Avenue area of Bangor, conducting enquiries in the area.
A woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s remain in hospital following the incident on Wednesday afternoon, December 24.
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Chief Inspector Rocks said: “At approximately 3.30pm yesterday, Wednesday 24th December, police received and responded to a report that a man, who was armed with a hammer and a knife, had entered a residential property and assaulted a woman aged in her 50s and a man aged in his 20s, before leaving the scene on foot, still armed. “They were both taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.”
Inspector Rocks has described the suspect and urged the public not to approach him. “An investigation is underway, and efforts are being made to locate the suspect, who is described as being approximately 5ft 10 ins in height, with short, dark hair, and wearing a blue hoodie, a grey coat, a dark coloured t-shirt, blue jeans, and dark trainers with white soles. “We are urging members of the public not to approach him if they see him, but to create a safe distance and contact police immediately on 101, and quote reference number 914 of 24/12/25. “You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/. “Enquiries remain ongoing, and anyone who may have any information which could assist – including CCTV or other footage – is also asked to contact police.”
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