22-year-old man to face Derry court charged over assault which left a man fighting for his life in hospital
DETECTIVES have charged a 22-year-old man over an assault in Derry which left a man critically injured.
The injured man, who is also in his 20s, was attacked in Waterloo Street at 12.45 am on Sunday.
The 22-year-old man was arrested a short time later during a follow up investigation.
Detectives have now charged him with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He has also been charged with possession of a Class A drug.
The accused is due in Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning for a first remand hearing.
The victim of the attack has now been transferred from Altnagelvin Hospital to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
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