Man for court over attempted murder

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of another man in west Belfast.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of another man in west Belfast.

The victim (23) suffered face and head injuries during an assault in west Belfast yesterday. Police officers discovered the man on the ground at Moyard Parade just after 6am.

The accused was arrested by detectives last night and will appear before Laganside Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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