DETECTIVES investigating a stabbing in the Antrim Close area of North Belfast on Monday night have charged two men with a number of offences.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. A 26-year-old man has been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.
Both are due before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (June 28).
Three men aged 20, 24 and 37 and a 35-year-old woman have been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.
Just after 11.40pm, police received a report from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a man aged in his 20s had sustained multiple wounds in Antrim Close in the Fortwilliam area.
Officers attended and spoke with the man, who alleged that he had been attacked by several men.
He was stabbed five times and hit about the head with a hammer. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone with any information that can assist us to contact 101 quoting reference number 2326 of 26/06/23.”
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form here."
