Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in the Hawthorn Avenue area of Carrickfergus on Monday evening, 9th December have charged a man to court.

The 43-year-old was arrested today, Thursday 12th December, and has been subsequently charged with aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm, criminal damage, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 9th January.

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