22/07/2019

Man Charged Over Belfast Stabbing

Police investigating a knife attack in Belfast over the weekend have charged a 20-year-old man.

The stabbing incident was reported at a flat in the University Street area in the early hours of Saturday 20 July and the man was later arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily injury with intent.

He is now charged with the offence, along with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The accused is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, Monday 22 July and all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

Police isssued an appealed for information in relation to the stabbing on Saturday. Detective Inspector Kerry Brennan said: "I would appeal to anyone living in this block of flats who witnessed this incident, which spilled out from the flat into the corridor outside the front door of the premises, or anyone who has information that could assist us with our enquiries, to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 121 20/07/19."

Details can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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