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North Belfast: Two men charged after stabbing and hammer attack

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Both men will appear before Belfast Magistrates' on Wednesday

Two men in their 20s have been charged after a man was hit on the head with a hammer and stabbed five times in Belfast.

The attack happened in Antrim Close in the north of the city at about 23:40 BST on Monday.

The 25-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The 26-year-old man has been charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.

Both will appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Three men, aged 20, 24 and 37, and a woman, aged 35, who were also arrested have been released on bail.