Man hospitalised after sword attack in Down

A man has been hospitalised in Co. Down after a reported sword attack.

It happened at a house, in Newcastle, in the early hours of this morning, during which the victim sustained facial injuries and a severe arm injury.

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and a number of other offences, and remains in custody at this time.

The PSNI is appealing for witnesses or those with information to come forward.

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