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Man (29) charged in relation to shooting of off-duty police officer in Co Antrim

The officer suffered non life-threatening injuries in the incident on Monday evening
Man (29) charged in relation to shooting of off-duty police officer in Co Antrim

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A man has been charged in relation to the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Co Antrim.

The officer suffered non life-threatening injuries in the incident on the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey at around 9.30pm on Monday.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

Police said a 29-year-old man was charged on Friday with offences including attempted murder, false imprisonment and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

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