UPDATE: A shocking double stabbing has left two individuals hospitalized, one in critical condition, in Bangor on December 24, 2023. First responders rushed to the scene on Chippendale Avenue shortly after the attack, reported around 4:15 PM.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as armed response units arrived to secure the area. Police confirmed that detectives were actively searching for evidence, with their firearms drawn, indicating the seriousness of the incident.
A spokesperson for the PSNI stated, “Police are currently at the scene of a stabbing incident in the Chippendale Avenue area of Bangor this evening. We can confirm two people were taken to hospital, with one in a critical condition.”
This urgent situation has prompted police to make an appeal for witnesses. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward and assist in the investigation. “An update will follow in due course,” added the PSNI spokesperson.
As the community grapples with this violent act so close to Christmas, the implications are profound. Residents are left in shock, and the police presence underscores the urgency of resolving this case swiftly.
The PSNI is actively working to gather information and apprehend those responsible for this attack. Anyone with details or eyewitness accounts is strongly encouraged to reach out to local law enforcement to aid in bringing clarity to this unsettling event.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
