The 47-year-old charged will appear in court today
Police say charge is in relation to a 'serious assault', "in which a man in his 70s was found with stab wound injuries" at the Main Street area of Newcastle, Co Down, on Thursday, August 24.
A PSNI spokesperson said the 47-year-old is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Friday, August 25.The statement said: "A 47 year old man has been charged with attempted murder. He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Friday 25th August. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service."
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