A terrifying attack has shaken Belfast city centre this evening, leaving multiple people with serious stab wounds and triggering a massive emergency response.
Police have sealed off the Dublin Road area following the violent incident that occurred around 9pm. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed they are responding to what they describe as a "serious stabbing incident."
Emergency Services Scramble to Scene
Multiple ambulance crews and police units rushed to the scene following emergency calls reporting violence in the bustling city centre location. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a heavy police presence and cordons being established around the affected area.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed they dispatched several emergency crews to treat casualties. A spokesperson stated: "We were called to reports of a stabbing incident. We have dispatched a number of resources to the scene."
City Centre in Lockdown
The popular Dublin Road, known for its nightlife and entertainment venues, has been transformed into a crime scene tonight. Police tape now blocks access to sections of the road as forensic officers begin their investigation.
Local businesses and residents have been advised to avoid the area while the police operation continues. The exact number of victims and their conditions remain unclear at this early stage, though multiple casualties have been confirmed.
Police Appeal for Information
Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Detectives are expected to be conducting house-to-house inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage from the area.
This is a developing story that has sent shockwaves through the Belfast community. The incident represents one of the most serious outbreaks of violence in the city centre in recent months, raising concerns about public safety in the popular nightlife district.
Police are urging anyone with information about the attack to come forward immediately as they work to establish the motive behind the brutal assault and identify those responsible.
