23/09/2014

Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was found unconscious with head injuries in Ballinderry, County Antrim.

The 58-year-old woman was discovered by a member of the public at premises in the Old Road area on Sunday evening at about 17:15.

She was then taken to hospital where she is believed to be in a stable condition.

A 51-year-old man was discovered by officers at the scene of the incident with neck and chest wounds. He was taken to hospital for treatment and then subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The man has since been charged and is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court today.

(IT/MH)

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