Man stabbed in Co Down

A man has been stabbed in Co Down.

Detectives in Newtownards received reports of a "serious assault" in Conlig on Tuesday morning.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.Detective Sergeant Westbury said: "We received a report shortly after 8am that a man had been seriously assaulted in the Breezemount Close area.“The man sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital for his injuries. At this time, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.“An investigation has commenced and we are appealing to anyone with information that could assist us to phone 101."Catch up with the latest UTV Live on ITVX

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