Man held over stabbing incident in Co Antrim

A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Co Antrim earlier today.

A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Co Antrim earlier today.

The victim suffered wounds to his chest and hand in the attack on the Larne Road, Ballymena, shortly before 6am.

Police said a 30-year-old man was arrested and is being questioned in connection with the incident. Officers said it is not believed to have been a sectarian attack.

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