Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a man in his 20s on Sunday, February 28 at an address on Fernmore Road in Bangor have charged a 38-year-old woman with assisting offenders. 

The woman is scheduled to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 31. for a first remand hearing.

As is normal procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. 

A 39-year-old man arrested yesterday morning (Tuesday, 2nd March) remains in custody this morning (3rd March).

A 47-year-old man arrested on Sunday was questioned and subsequently released on police bail to return at a future date.

Detective Inspector Darren McCracken said: “Our enquiries into this brutal attack are progressing.

“The community should be assured that at this point we are not actively seeking anyone else in relation to this crime.

“We would continue to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information to contact us by calling 101, quoting reference 316 of 28/02/21.”