08/04/2015

Man Charged Over Paramiltary Style Attack In Ballywalter

A man has been charged over a paramilitary style attack in County Down.

The man is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault and aggravated burglary.

He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates' Court later today.

During the incident, a man was injured while trying to get away after a gang entered a property in Bartley's Wood in Ballywalter.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

(CD/JP)

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