Detectives in Belfast have charged a man with attempted murder following a stabbing in the north of the city yesterday, Friday 23rd August.

The man, aged 25, has also been charged with aggravated burglary with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday, 26th August.

As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.  

The Police Service's Public Protection Branch continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information which might assist, to get in touch.

The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 359 23/08/24.

Information can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/