Men Face Driving And Assault Charges In Newry

Police charge two for a number of offences In Newry

Police charge two for a number of offences In Newry

Detectives in Newry investigating a road traffic collision and number of assaults in the city in the early hours of Sunday, 27th August have charged two men to court.

A 33-year-old has been charged with a number of driving offences, as well as grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of common assault, criminal damage and possessing an article with blade or point in a public place.

Meanwhile, a 35-year-old has also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Both men are due to appear via video-link at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 28th August.)

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