A 53-year-old man has been charged following a a stabbing incident near a supermarket in Newcastle, Co Down.

The victim, who is in his 40s, is in a stable condition in hospital after he was stabbed five times.

He was attacked on the Castlewellan Road in Newcastle on Tuesday evening.

Police said the 53-year-old man had been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, threats to kill and possessing an offensive weapon.

He is due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court this morning for a first remand hearing.

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