The incident is ongoing in the Downe Avenue housing development
officers have put a cordon in place.
Belfast Live understands that an attack was carried out on Wednesday afternoon. Weapons were used in the assault. A man has been taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance following a report of an altercation in the Downe Avenue area of Downpatrick this afternoon, Wednesday 5 October. There are no further details at present."
In a statement to Belfast Live, a spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed that they remain at the scene after a 999 call at 15:59.Police called to "report of an altercation"Orlaith ClintonSpeaking to Belfast Live, a spokesperson added: "NIAS despatched an emergency crew and also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS crew on board, to the incident.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, the patient was taken by ambulance to RVH in Belfast."
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