Man to face Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on firearms charge

DETECTIVES investigating a murder bid in west Belfast last week have charged a 23-year-old man with possession of a firearm.

The incident happened in the Glasvey Drive area on Tuesday, February 23.

A man was shot in the leg and his condition was initially described as critical.

Following treatment doctors said his condition had stabilised.

Police made two arrests and recovered a firearm following a search of a property on Monday February 29.

A 41-year-old woman who was also arrested have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The 23-year-old has been charged by detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch with possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances and possession of ammunition in suspicious circumstances.

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