Armagh: teenager stabbed in the face

PSNI investigating stabbing of teenager in Armagh
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 1st Jan 2023

A teenager is to undergo surgery after he was stabbed a number of times in the face in Armagh.

A man has been charged following the incident.

Police received a report shortly after 10.30pm on New Year's Eve that a 17-year-old male had been stabbed in the Lower English Street area of the city.

The victim was taken to hospital and will undergo surgery for a number of stab wounds to his face.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

He is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Monday.

A PSNI spokesman said inquiries into the incident are continuing and detectives have asked anyone with any information to contact them at Ardmore station on 101, quoting reference number 1735 31/12/22.