A man has appeared in court in Belfast charged with attempted murder.

Conor Paul Montgomery, 26, from Glenkeen, Dunmurry, is accused of stabbing 23-year-old Ryan Conlon.

Mr Conlon remains critically ill in hospital following the incident at Brittons Parade on Saturday night.

Mr Montgomery faces a single charge of attempted murder. At the magistrates court on Monday, he spoke only to confirm he understood the charge.

Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption Forensics teams were at the scene of the incident on Sunday morning

A detective said he could connect Mr Montgomery to the alleged offence.

A defence lawyer said a bail application would be made at a later stage. Mr Montgomery was remanded in custody until 26 September.