23/04/2019

Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Lurgan Stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Lurgan.

It comes after a man in his 20s was left in critical condition when he was attacked in the Shankill Street area of the town on Monday morning.

The 26-year-old was due to appear before Lisburn Magistrate's Court this morning, Tuesday 23 April.

As is normal procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.



(JG/CM)

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