05/01/2022

26-Year-Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A 26-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court charged with the attempted murder of a man in the County Down city.

The PSNI has said that the charge relates to a serious assault in the Windsor Manor area of the city. The victim remains in hospital being treated for his injuries.

It is understood that the accused will appear via video-link.


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