Man charged with attempted murder following shooting incident in Crumlin

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Crumlin on Thursday.

Police say they received a report that at 5.30pm on Thursday, November 28, a man had attended a residential property in the Randox Road area of Crumlin on a "business matter".

The man alleged that a shot was fired at him "following a disagreement", which caused damage to the roof and rear window of his vehicle. Thankfully, police say, he was uninjured though very shaken by the ordeal.

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A 58-year-old man has since been charged with a number off offences including attempted murder and is due to appear in court on Tusday, December 24.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "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 December 24. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service."

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