Police Deal With Violent Attacks In Communities In County Down
Police have had a busy week dealing with violent attacks on people within communities across County Down.
A 31-year-old man, arrested by officers investigating a serious assault in Comber on Thursday, 21st March, has been charged to court.
He has been charged with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was due to appear at Laganside Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 30th March.
Detectives investigating a report of a stabbing in the Lough Park area of Ballynahinch yesterday on Saturday 30th March, have charged two people to court.
A woman, aged 20, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
A man, also aged 20, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and common assault.
They were expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Monday 1st April.
Also, police are appealing for information and witnesses following an assault in Rostrevor at around 9pm last night, Sunday 31st March.
It was reported that a man aged in his twenties was at licensed premises in the Bridge Street area of the town when he fell to the ground following an altercation.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious head injuries, and remains in a critical condition at this time.
Local policing Sergeant Mackin said: “We know that the premises were busy at the time, and would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the altercation, or who may have other information which could assist with our investigation, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1599 of 31/03/24.
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Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at
www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
