URGENT UPDATE: Two individuals have been rushed to the hospital following a shocking double stabbing in Bangor this Christmas Eve. Emergency services responded swiftly to the attack that occurred around 4:15 PM in the Chippendale Avenue area, where one victim is reported to be in critical condition.
Police confirm that armed response units were deployed to the scene as detectives began their investigation. Eyewitnesses reported a heavy police presence, with officers seen searching the area for evidence.
A spokesperson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stated:
“Police are currently at the scene of a stabbing incident in the Chippendale Avenue area of Bangor this evening, Wednesday, December 24. We can confirm two people were taken to hospital, with one in a critical condition.”
This incident has prompted an urgent appeal from the PSNI for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or has relevant information to come forward. Authorities are working diligently to gather evidence and apprehend those responsible for this violent act, which has cast a shadow over the holiday festivities.
As the community comes to grips with this unsettling news, local residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The police have promised to provide updates as the investigation unfolds.
Stay tuned for more information as this story develops.
