Man due in court after another man was stabbed in Portadown, Co Armagh

By Carmel Robinson
Published 3rd Jul 2023, 09:37 BST
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A man is due in court this morning after a stabbing incident in Portadown on Saturday.

It is understood the charges relate to a stabbing incident at a house in the West Street area of Portadown on Saturday, July 1.

A man in his 40s sustained a stab would to his back.

There are no further details regarding the circumstances.

West Street, Portadown, Co Armagh. PSNI investigating after a man was stabbed in the back on Saturday July 1, 2023 Photo courtesy of Google.West Street, Portadown, Co Armagh. PSNI investigating after a man was stabbed in the back on Saturday July 1, 2023 Photo courtesy of Google.
West Street, Portadown, Co Armagh. PSNI investigating after a man was stabbed in the back on Saturday July 1, 2023 Photo courtesy of Google.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Detectives in Lurgan have charged a 49 year old man with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

"He is due to appear via videolink at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Monday 3rd July. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”