Man charged with attempted murder

A 41-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in Coleraine, police have confirmed

The man is expected to appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning.

It is understood the charge relates to the attempted murder of Damien Fleming, who was critically injured and left in a coma when loyalists stormed the Heights area of Coleraine in May 24 last year.

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Father-of-four Kevin McDaid, 49, was murdered in the sectarian attack following a football match involving Rangers and Celtic.

As is normal procedure, the attempted murder charge is subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service.

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