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Large police presence at Portadown property following suspected stabbing incident

Police and ambulance crews descended on a property in Portadown following reports of a stabbing incident this evening (Wednesday).

A large police presence was spotted in the Glenmahon Avenue area of the town, just off the Tandragee Road.

There have been unconfirmed reports of a stabbing, with ambulance crews leaving the scene shortly after 8.30pm.

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley said: “I have spoken to police in relation to this incident. They are investigating a potential assault.

“My understanding is the situation is under control.”

Mr Buckley said local residents have no need to worry.

There are no further details at present.

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