Three men are helping police with their inquiries after a 55-year-old man was stabbed repeatedly today during a robbery at his home in Co Down last night.
Three men forced their way into the property in Mourneview Park, near Newry town centre, after the victim answered his door during the night.
Police said the thieves demanded cash and once inside the house stabbed the man a number of times.
"They then made their escape on foot with a small amount of cash."
Detectives have yet to establish if there was a motive behind the attack, which happened shortly before 3am.
Three men, who are all in their 20s, were later arrested by police on patrol in the area and are currently helping officers with their inquiries.
The victim, who was alone at the time, was treated at Daisy Hill Hospital for serious stab wounds and is believed to be in a stable condition.