Man(18) injured in Belfast stabbing

An 18-year-old youth is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in north Belfast.

An 18-year-old youth is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in north Belfast.

Detectives have launched an investigation after the youth was stabbed several times in the Harcourt Drive area at 2.30am yesterday.

He was taken to hospital for treatment. Police are now keen to hear from three people who may have spoken to the attacker.

Two males and a female in the area around the time of the incident have been asked to come forward.

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