POLICE have arrested a 26 year old man on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

It follows a stabbing incident in the Clanrolla Park area of Craigavon on Thursday, February 25.

The incident occurred at around 7pm when a man aged in his twenties sustained a number of stab wounds following an altercation involving the driver of a dark coloured car.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a critical condition.

The suspect was arrested in the Dungannon area and is currently in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.

Inspector Lynsey Barr has appealed to anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information to contact detectives in Lurgan on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.