Teenager stabbed in Belfast

A teenager is recovering in hospital today after being stabbed in Belfast.

The 16-year-old was attacked at about 3am on the Stewartstown Road. His condition was described as stable.

A 17-year-old youth was arrested and was being interviewed by police.

Detectives in Lisburn have appealed to anyone with information about the attack to contact them.

A 39-year-old man was also injured in a separate stabbing incident in East Belfast.

The victim suffered multiple stab wounds during the attack which happened in the Willowfield area at around 1am.

His injuries were reported to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Police said a 16-year-old youth was being questioned by detectives about this incident.