A 58 year old man has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence and carrying a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

He is due to appear at Antrim Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24th December. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The charges are in relation to a shooting incident at the Randox Road area of Crumlin on Thursday 28th November.