Police inquiry into the incident at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry when youths fought
Police in Newry are investigating a violent altercation in the Buttercrane Centre and Francis Street, on Saturday 18th October.
Inspector Ritchie said: “The altercation, involving a number of young males, occurred at around 5.40pm.
“Officers attended and arrested three males, two aged 17 and one aged 16, on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.
“Two of the males, aged 16 and 17, have since been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted while the other 17 year old was released unconditionally.
“We are particularly keen to speak with a male youth who we believe was attacked on Francis Street and who may have sustained injuries. This male had left the scene prior to officers arriving and we would like to speak with him as we have concerns for his wellbeing.
“I would ask anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have captured dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area which could help with our investigation, to call police at Ardmore station, on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1120 18/10/25.”
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
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