A YOUNG MAN was stabbed and members of his family assaulted in an incident in Antrim town last night.
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information about the attack, which happened in the town centre shortly before 8.30pm.
It was reported to police that at around 8.25pm an altercation took place between a number of people in the area of High Street.
A family group who were socialising in the town centre were then chased by a number of people onto nearby Dublin Road and assaulted.
A 19-year-old who was part of the family group was taken to hospital for treatment to a stab wound to his back.
His condition is described today as serious.
“Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident at High Street, Dublin Road or the Bridge Street area or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact Detectives in Antrim on 101 quoting reference number 973 of 26/12/16,” a statement from the PSNI said.
Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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