03/07/2023

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Kilkeel

A 42-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and a number of other offences in connection with a domestic incident in the Kilkeel area on Friday, 30th June.

The PSNI's Public Protection Branch have charged the man with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and two counts of witness intimidation.

The man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court today, Monday, 3rd July.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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