Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident in Lurgan
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Lurgan on Sunday.
The 34-year-old is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday, September 7).
Police received a report around 2.25pm on Sunday concerning a man aged in his 40s who had sustained stab wounds to his back at a property in the Grattan Street area.
Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Armed Response Unit (ARU).
The suspect made off from the scene and was detained a short distance away.
The victim was taken onward to hospital where his condition was described on Sunday evening as serious.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could help, including CCTV, dash-cam or other footage, to get in contact on 101, quoting reference number 855 06/09/26.
A report can also be made online at: https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org