Newry stabbing ‘clearly shows what can go greatly wrong when people lift knives as weapons’: MLA

Police remained on Upper Water Street early on Monday morning.

The community in Newry is said to be “shocked and deeply concerned” following Sunday’s stabbing in Newry city centre.

Two people were taken to hospital following the incident, which took place in the Upper Water Street area of the city.

A man in his 30s was been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which the PSNI said are described as life threatening.

A second man, aged in his 20s, was also been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has warned people of the dangers of knife crime and the use of knives on our streets.

Speaking following the incident in Newry the MLA said: “Local people are shocked and deeply concerned.

“Details of the incident are unclear and it is being investigated by Police. I appeal to anyone with information to contact the PSNI."

She added: "Those who use knives on our streets must realise the seriousness of their actions, this incident clearly shows what can go greatly wrong when people lift knives as weapons.

"The use of knifes on the streets is totally unacceptable and there is a moral responsibility on all of us to ensure that knife crime is stamped out."