Two Arrested Following Reported Stabbing in North Belfast

Two men aged 33 and 35 have been arrested after a reported stabbing incident in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast on Thursday, 26 March 2026. Police say they remain in custody, and while injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, enquiries are ongoing.

Two arrested after reported stabbing in north Belfast

Two men have been arrested following a reported stabbing in north Belfast on Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Police said they received a report of the incident in the Bentinck Street area shortly after 2.05pm.

The two men, aged 33 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.

At this stage, both men remain in police custody.

Police enquiries remain ongoing

Officers are still at the scene carrying out enquiries following the reported stabbing in north Belfast.

Police have said that, at this stage, it is not believed that anyone has sustained life-threatening injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing to be investigated.

Police appeal for information

Anyone who may have information about the incident is being asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 872 of 26/03/26.

Here are the confirmed details at this stage:

• Police received the report shortly after 2.05pm on Thursday, 26 March 2026
• The incident happened in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast
• Two men, aged 33 and 35, have been arrested
• Arrests were made on suspicion of:
  • Wounding with intent
  • Possession of an offensive weapon with intent
• Police do not currently believe anyone has suffered life-threatening injuries
• Enquiries are ongoing

Ongoing north Belfast incident

This remains a developing story, and more information may emerge as police continue their investigation into the reported stabbing in north Belfast.

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