Coleraine stabbing: Teen being held on suspicion of attempted murder
The teenager was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including attempted murder.
“The women, both aged 22, were attacked while walking close to Beresford Avenue at around 11.25pm on Sunday night,” Inspector David Jennings said.
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“The arrested male was detained a short time later.”
Investigating officers have appealed for anyone who witnessed the attack to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1220 of 13/01/19.
At the time of publication, a PSNI spokesman confirmed that the arrested teenager “remains in police custody”.