Man charged to court after assault and fire in County Antrim

The 40-year-old accused will appear in court on Saturday

Police received reports of an assault in Carrickfergus and an arson attack in Greenisland earlier this week
Published 19th Oct 2024

A man is due in court today (Saturday) charged with non-fatal strangulation and other offences, after an assault and fire in County Antrim.

Police received reports that a woman was assaulted while sitting in her car in Carrickfergus earlier this week.

A fire was later reported at a house in Greenisland, which police are treating as arson.

The 40-year-old accused has also been charged with arson with intent to endanger life and grievous bodily harm with intent.