12/01/2016

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Man Stabbed In Co Down

A 36-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Co Down.

The 54-year-old victim was stabbed in the Manor Court area in Moira on Monday.

He is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The woman is to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

A 21-year-old who was arrested has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

(CD/JP)

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