18/04/2016

Teen Charged Over West Belfast Stabbing

A teenager has been charged with a number of offences relating to a stabbing incident in west Belfast.

The attack happened at a property in Vere Foster Walk at around 4am on Saturday.

The 51-year-old victim was stabbed in the abdomen and is in a critical condition is hospital.

The 19-year-old suspect has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent and with grievous bodily harm with intent

He is to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court later today.

Another 19-year-old man and a 26-year-old man are also being questioned by the police.

(CD)

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