Carrickfergus stabbing: PSNI urges public to use online portal to share information

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information following a stabbing incident in Carrickfergus on Wednesday, May 27.

An online facility is now available to enable the public to share details, including video footage and photos.

The incident happened in the Rodgers Quay area of Carrickfergus at around 7.30pm.

Detectives are urging anyone with photos or footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to share them with police through the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI26W10-PO1

Detectives investigating a stabbing incident in the Rodgers Quay area of Carrickfergus on Wednesday, May 27, continue to appeal for information. Picture: Pacemakerplaceholder image
Detectives investigating a stabbing incident in the Rodgers Quay area of Carrickfergus on Wednesday, May 27, continue to appeal for information. Picture: Pacemaker

Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: “Shortly after 7.30pm, officers attended the Rodgers Quay area of the town following a report that a man had been stabbed in the chest and also received injuries to his head.

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"The male suspect was said to have fled the scene on the back of a motorbike following the altercation.

"He is described as being approximately six feet in height, of medium build, and aged in his 40s.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries following the incident.

"There were a large number of people in the area at the time of the incident and we would urge anyone who can assist us with our enquiries or who has any information which could help, to get in touch.”

Information can also be shared with the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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