Man charged with attempted murder

A man was charged in Belfast with attempted murder in the north of the city at the weekend

A man was charged in Belfast with attempted murder in the north of the city at the weekend. Mr Matthew Mc Cann (23), from Evelyn Gardens, Belfast, was remanded in custody accused of attempting to murder Mr John Walker (42).

Mr Walker was found with multiple stab wounds at 12.30 a.m. on Sunday. He is critically ill but stable.

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