Three men charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Co Antrim

Sunday 25 October 2026

Three men have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Doagh, County Antrim, on Thursday night (22 October), which left a man requiring hospital treatment.

The men, aged 31, 32 and 46, have each been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, and are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 October.

The charges follow a police investigation into an assault in the Templepatrick Road area of Doagh, which was reported at approximately 11.10pm on Thursday.

Victim sustained multiple stab wounds

Police previously reported that a man had sustained a number of stab wounds during the incident.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene, and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The three suspects were subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and questioned by detectives.

Court appearance scheduled for Monday

Detectives have now confirmed that all three men have been charged and are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The three men are accused of offences arising from the incident, with the allegations now set to come before the court.