17/01/2020

Suspect Charged Over Belfast Stabbing

A 27 year-old man is facing a charge of attempted murder following a stabbing at a house in Belfast.

The suspect is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court this morning, Friday 17 January.

A man was hospitalised for treatment to a number of stab wounds following the incident at a house in the Fortwilliam Parade area in the early hours of Thursday.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, as is normal procedure.



(JG/CM)

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