A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Belfast city centre on Saturday evening, police have confirmed.
Incident and police response
Officers were called to reports that a man in his 30s had sustained wounds consistent with being stabbed to the torso and leg in the Bank Square area. The injured man was taken to hospital; police have described his condition as serious but not life-threatening.
A suspect, aged 32, has been taken into custody on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and remains held while inquiries continue.
Appeal for information
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist the investigation to come forward. They have provided several ways to report information.
“A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody at this time as enquiries continue.”
- Call the police on 101, quoting reference 1530 25/07/26
- Submit a report online via the PSNI non-emergency reporting form
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Local context and what to expect
Incidents in central locations such as Bank Square can cause concern for residents, workers and visitors. While the police statement confirms an arrest and the victim’s transfer to hospital, further details about the circumstances and any potential motive have not been released. Detectives will be following up on witness accounts and any available CCTV or other lines of enquiry.
Anyone with dash-cam, mobile phone video or other evidence taken around the time of the incident is asked to preserve it and contact police.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Man in his 30s, wounds to torso and leg |
| Suspect | 32-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent |
| Location | Bank Square, Belfast city centre |
| Police reference | 1530 25/07/26 |
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. For now, police continue to appeal to anyone who may have seen or recorded anything around the time of the incident to get in touch through the channels above.
