Police have appealed for information after two men were stabbed near Londonderry city centre.
The incident happened in John Street near Craigavon Bridge at about 1700 GMT on Wednesday night.
A man in his 20s was taken to Altnagelvin hospital with serious wounds to his throat and upper body. The second man’s injuries are thought to be less serious.
SDLP Derry City Councillor Mark H Durkan condemned the stabbing.
“Unfortunately the John Street area has been plagued with nefarious activity for far too long.
“Just last week the council approved funding for CCTV to be installed in the area to help combat this anti-social behaviour,” Mr Durkan added.
“Regrettably this is going to be of little consolation to the man who was stabbed but hopefully it will discourage any future attacks.
“I wish the victim a full and speedy recovery and strongly appeal to anyone who witnessed this attack to pass their information onto the police immediately.”
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