10/04/2017

Two Teens Charged With Attempted Murder

Two men have been charged with a number of offences including attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the neck.

The assault happened at a hostel on the Malone Road in south Belfast on Saturday, 08 April.

The victim was treated in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The two 18-year-old suspects are to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday, 10 April.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD/JP)

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