09/03/2009

Stab Accused For Court

A man is recovering in hospital after a serious knife attack in Co Down.

Following the stabbing incident that took place in Castlewellan, in the early hours of Sunday morning, a man (aged 22) is to appear in court on a charge of attempted murder. The victim was taken to hospital where his injuries were described as serious but not life threatening.

The man is due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates Court today, (Monday).

Meanwhile, in a separate violent incident, an 18-year-old youth has had his jaw broken in an attack in Magherafelt in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It happened during trouble in the Queen Street area of the town around 2am.

A 22-year-old man suffered bruising to his face. Both he and the youth were treated in hospital for their injuries.

Two men, aged 25 and 29, were arrested but have since been released on bail.

(BMcC/JM)

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