Man in hospital after stabbing in County Down

The assault happened at Breezemount Close in Conlig on Tuesday morning

A man has been taken to hospital with stab wounds following a serious assault in Conlig, County Down.

Police received a report shortly after 08:00 GMT on Tuesday that a man had been seriously assaulted at Breezemount Close.

He sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital for his injuries.

The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the assault to contact them.

Police have appealed for information about the incident in the County Down village