Man charged following serious Co Down assault

The suspect will appear in court on Monday.
Man charged following serious Co Down assault

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man has been charged to court following a serious assault in Co Down.

The incident occurred on the Burren Meadows area of Newcastle on Saturday.

A 27-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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