Four men in police custody after alleged knife attack in north Belfast – The Irish News

Four men arrested at a flat in north Belfast following a fight in which weapons may have been used are currently in police custody.

Two men were injured in what is believed to be a knife incident in the Cliftonville Road area on Saturday night.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at around 6pm.

A PSNI spokesman said an investigation into the incident was ongoing.

They added: “At around 5.50pm, it was reported that a fight was taking place at a flat in the Cliftonville Road area. Weapons may have been used in the attack.

“Two men were injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

“Four men — two aged 26 and two aged 34 — have been arrested and remain in police custody at this time.”

A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) spokesman said NIAS received a 999 call at 6.06pm following reports of an incident in the Cliftonville Road area of ​​Belfast.

They added: “NIAS deployed two rapid response paramedics, one advanced paramedic and two emergency response teams to the incident.

“Following initial on-site evaluation and treatment, two patients were taken to RVH.”

Police are appealing for anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage to contact them on 101, online or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.