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Policeman suffers facial injuries in north Belfast knife attack Policeman suffers facial injuries in north Belfast knife attack
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A police officer has received facial injuries after being attacked with a knife in north Belfast. A police officer has received injuries to his face after being attacked with a knife in north Belfast.
The PSNI said there had been an incident at Twaddell Avenue, in the Crumlin Road area of the city. Police said the attack happened while officers were responding to a report of an assault at Twaddell Avenue, in the Crumlin Road area of the city.
A policeman was assaulted with a carpet knife. He was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The injured officer was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
A 16-year-old was arrested for wounding with intent and having an offensive weapon.A 16-year-old was arrested for wounding with intent and having an offensive weapon.