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Two men arrested after stabbing in Newtownabbey

BBC A police car parked at the side of the road in front of a row of houses. There is a forensics police officer walking along the verge and police tape.BBC
Police were called to Glenville Park at around 08:25 BST on Saturday

Two men have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.

Police were called to Glenville Park at around 08:25 BST on Saturday and the injured man was taken to hospital.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon used with intent.

A second man in his 50s was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon used with intent and disorderly behaviour.

Both men remain in custody.

Police have appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who has any information to contact them.