Man due in court after ‘attempted murder’ of two police officers in Belfast

By Rebecca Black, PA

A 22-year-old man is due in court after being charged with the attempted murder of two police officers in Belfast.

One of the male officers suffered a serious stab wound to his neck, while the second had his face cut, police said.

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two police officers. pic.twitter.com/kVseh3U1s5

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They were attacked with a knife at an address in Ormeau Road in the early hours of Wednesday, the force added.

The defendant is expected at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.