A man has been charged with a number of offences after an alleged incident in Newry over the weekend. The charges the 21-year-old is facing include disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police.
At around 8.20am yesterday, police say they were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance and throwing items at a property in the Demesne area.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Upon police arrival, the man, who was brandishing a large piece of wood, attacked police causing injury to four officers.
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"The suspect is due to appear at Newry Magistrates court this morning, Monday 13 January.
"As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS."
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