Man (29) charged in relation to shooting of off-duty police officer in Co Antrim
By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA
A man has been charged in relation to the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Co Antrim.
The officer suffered non life-threatening injuries in the incident on the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey at around 9.30pm on Monday.
A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Police said a 29-year-old man was charged on Friday with offences including attempted murder, false imprisonment and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
