Three people are being questioned by police after a 47 year old man was stabbed multiple times in the Dungiven Road area of Derry last night.

Two males, aged 31 and 32, and a 32 year old woman were detained following reports that a man had been stabbed a number of times in the back of the head at around 11.40pm.

Police in the North say the man has been treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries and has since been discharged.

The arrested individuals remain in custody and anyone with information is asked to contact police.