19/01/2016

Two Charged With Attempted Murder Following North Belfast Attack

Two men have been charged with attempted murder and a number of other offences following an attack in north Belfast.

A number of people were seriously injured following the incident in the Woodvale Drive area at around 7.30am on Sunday morning.

Two men, aged 26 and 32, are to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

A 32-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of attempted wounding, two counts of threats to kill, attempted hijacking, four counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, criminal damage, grievous bodily harm, two counts of common assault and two counts of theft.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, attempted hijacking, burglary, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, theft, common assault and criminal damage.

(CD/JP)

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