Charged with Monaghan Street Assault

Following the assault of a 27 year old man in Monaghan Street in Newry Police have arrested and charged a man

The assault took place during the early hours of Monday, 3rd of November.

Constable Jill Browne explained: “A 27 year old man was assaulted by another male on 3 November. We conducted a number of enquiries and arrested a 26 year old man on Saturday, 8 November, on suspicion of Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

“He was later charged to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on 26 November. As is normal procedure the charge will be reviewed by the PPS.”