Police, investigating the report of a stabbing incident in Conlig on Tuesday 7th January, have charged a 38 year old man to court.

The man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence and is due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 January. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. 

A 34 year old woman arrested in connection with this incident was released on bail to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted.