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Man due in court after ‘attempted murder’ of two PSNI officers

Suspect allegedly attacked male officers with knife in Belfast

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One of the male officers suffered a serious stab wound to his neck, while the second had his face cut, the PSNI said. Photograph: EPA
Rebecca Black, PA
Fri Feb 03 2023 - 08:52

A 22-year-old man is due in court after being charged with the attempted murder of two police officers in Belfast.

One of the male officers suffered a serious stab wound to his neck, while the second had his face cut, police said.

They were attacked with a knife at an address in Ormeau Road in the early hours of Wednesday, the force added.

The defendant is expected at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.