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The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. Alamy Stock Photo
Newtownabbey
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting of an off-duty PSNI officer in Co Antrim
The 29-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of an off-duty PSNI officer in Co Antrim.
The incident happened in the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey at around 9.30pm on Monday, 6 January.
An off-duty PSNI officer was injured in the shooting incident and taken to hospital.
It is believed that the officer’s personal protection weapon was used during the incident.
The off-duty officer has since been discharged from hospital and a PSNI spokesperson said he “continues to be supported by colleagues as he recovers”.
The 29-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, false imprisonment and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
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