03/11/2015

Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Armagh.

A 30-year-old man was attacked in the Killuney Drive area at around 3.40pm on Sunday. He was taken to hospital to receive treatment.

The 28-year-old suspect has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

He is expected to appear before Armagh Magistrates' Court today, 03 November.

(CD/LM)

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