Police launch attempted-murder enquiry in the North

Police in the North have opened an attempted murder enquiry after the shooting of a part-time officer who intervened in a stand-off in County Antrim last night.

Police launch attempted-murder enquiry in the North
Sun, 22 Jul, 2007 - 20:29

Police in the North have opened an attempted murder enquiry after the shooting of a part-time officer who intervened in a stand-off in County Antrim last night.

Around 150 people were involved in the confrontation at Castlemara Drive, Carrickfergus, it is understood the stand-off developed as a result of a loyalist feud.

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