Man charged with attempted murder after Antrim stabbing

Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Co Antrim.

Police said the man has been charged with a number of offences including attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of a Class A controlled drug.

The man is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The PSNI said it received a report of a stabbing in the West Road area of Portglenone on Friday before 10am.

“Officers attended the scene where they located a man with stab wounds to his neck and leg,” a spokesperson said.

“He was subsequently taken to hospital by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for treatment for his injuries, which at this time are not believed to be life-threatening.”

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.