Man for North court on attempted murder charge

A man is due before Laganside Magistrates Court in Belfast this morning in relation to a shooting on Tuesday night last.

A man is due before Laganside Magistrates Court in Belfast this morning in relation to a shooting on Tuesday night last.

The accused (22) faces three charges of attempted murder and one of possession of a firearm.

The shooting occurred at High View Crescent in the Highfield estate in west Belfast.

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