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Man due in court charged after alleged attempt to stab police officer at Antrim hospital

Irish Mirror

Irish Mirror

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June 21, 2026

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Man due in court charged after alleged attempt to stab police officer at Antrim hospital

The officer was attacked on Friday night by a man carrying what is understood to have been a long, sharp item

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Center 0%

Right 33%


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