Man on murder attempt charge

A 41 year-old man was charged yesterday with attempted murder of a man in west Belfast a month ago.

A 41 year-old man was charged yesterday with attempted murder of a man in west Belfast a month ago.

Mr Joseph Ward, from New Barnsley Park, Belfast, was also charged with possessing a gun and ammunition with intent to endanger life.

The charges related to a shooting incident at Springfield Road on January 31st.

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