Detectives investigating an attempted stabbing in the Scotch Quarter area of Carrickfergus on Wednesday 9th April, have charged a man to court.

The man, aged 70, has been charged with a number of offences including making threats to kill, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to cause an indictable offence and aggravated burglary with attempt to cause grievous bodily injury.

 He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 11th April.

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