Bradbury Place: Two men charged following disturbance outside Belfast nightclub

Two men have been charged following a disturbance in South Belfast, police say.

The incident happened in the Bradbury Place area on Sunday, December 1. The PSNI said that shortly after 2am, a report was received from a nightclub that a fight had broken out within the premises.

Police added: "Those involved had been removed from the club by security prior to police arrival however the fight was continuing out on the street.

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"It was estimated that approximately 50 people were involved in the melee, which escalated to assaults on police with five officers sustaining injuries as a result. The disturbance continued for a sustained period before calm was restored."

An update from the PSNI said: "One man, aged 44, was charged with four counts of assault on police, disorderly behaviour and resisting police.

"A 23-year-old man was charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, disorderly behaviour and resisting police.

"They are both due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on 23rd December. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the PPS."

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