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Man, 20, arrested after two people stabbed in NI

The PSNI is appealing for anyone with information to come forward
The PSNI is appealing for anyone with information to come forward

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were stabbed in Newcastle, Co Down.

Two men sustained wounds during an incident close to a bar on the Bryansford Road shortly before midnight last night, according to the PSNI.

Both men were taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Sergeant Johnston said: "Detectives are appealing for anyone with information or who may have dashcam footage regarding this crime to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 6 22/12/18."