Newtownabbey: Man charged after serious assault

Image source, Peter Muhly

A man has been charged after a man in his 20s was knocked unconscious in the street during an assault in Newtownabbey on Friday.

Police said the incident happened shortly after 23:40 GMT in Tynan Drive.

The victim was treated for substantial injuries to his head, officers added.

The suspect is accused of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and will appear in court in Belfast on Monday.