Man arrested after Portadown stabbing is released on bail
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The 27-year-old man had been arrested shortly after the incident.
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries.
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Hide AdA PSNI spokesperson said: “At 3.25pm, we received a report that a man with a knife had been seen in the Portmore Street area.
"Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, were a man aged in his 30s was found bleeding heavily from a wound to his shoulder.
"A short time later, in the nearby Deramore Drive area, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a blade or point in a public place.”
Police said the victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
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Hide AdThey have urged anyone who may have seen the incident to come forward.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who may have dashcam or other footage which could help our investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1073 of 01/05/24,” the spokesperson added.