Northern Ireland

Man charged with attempted murder after shot fired in Co Antrim

Accused will appear in court on Christmas Eve

Police are appealing for information
Police are appealing for information (Niall Carson/PA)

A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shots were fired at a house in Crumlin.

It happened in the Randox Road area on Thursday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “A man had attended a residential property in the Randox Road area on a business matter.

“He alleged that a shot was fired at him following a disagreement, which caused damage to the roof and rear window of his vehicle.

“Thankfully, he was uninjured though very shaken by the ordeal.

“Shortly afterwards, local officers arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of several offences including attempted murder.




On Friday night, the man was 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 Monday December 24.