Man, 20, faces attempted murder charge over stabbing

A man in his 20s is due in court tommorrow following what police have described as a “stabbing incident” in west Belfast on Saturday.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police have charged a 20-year-old man following a stabbing incident in the Aspen Walk area of west Belfast yesterday, Saturday September 5th.

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“The man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indicatable offence.”

The spokesperson added: “He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday September 6th.

“As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

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