The alarm came in at 12.37am and according to police it is unclear how the injuries occurred. The man, who is in his 50s, was taken by ambulance to hospital.

The housing has been blocked off and the police will conduct a technical investigation. Police have also knocked on the door in the area to get a picture of the incident and also talk to any witnesses.

The incident is classified as attempted murder and no suspected offender has been arrested at this time.