DETECTIVES have charged two men with attempted murder over a violent attack at a house in north Belfast on Sunday morning.

Four males were been taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries following the stabbing at Woodvale Drive.

It is understood a number of men were stabbed in a house and then also out in the street a number of large weapons, possibly swords.

The row is said to have started in another part of north Belfast before continuing in Woodvale Drive.

Police say a 32-year-old man is facing a catalogue of charges which include:

• two counts of attempted murder;
• two counts of attempted wounding;
• grievous bodily harm;
• two counts of threats to kill;
• attempted hijacking;
• four counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place;
• criminal damage;
• two counts of common assault;
• and two counts of theft.
• A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, attempted hijacking, burglary, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, theft, common assault and criminal damage.