Boy arrested over stabbing of 18-year-old

A 17-year-old was in custody today after a 18-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach in Armagh.

A 17-year-old was in custody today after a 18-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach in Armagh.

Police said the attack happened in the town's Culdee Street around 9pm on last night.

The victim was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening

A PSNI spokesman said a 17-year-old boy was arrested last night in connection with the stabbing.

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