Woman suffers head injury following assault in Co Down
Four men, in their 20s, have been arrested in Banbridge on suspicion of a number of offences, including criminal damage.
Last updated 5th May 2024
A woman has sustained a head injury after reportedly being assaulted in Banbridge on Saturday morning.
Four men, in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including criminal damage.
It follows a report made yesterday morning that a number of windows had been broken at two properties in the Brookfield Mill area.
Police say It was also reported a woman was assaulted and sustained a head injury.
A police spokesperson said: "A white coloured car was understood to have left the scene and the suspect vehicle was located by police this morning in the Dromore area.
“The vehicle made off from police when officers attempted to stop it and a short time later crashed into a field off the Ballynahinch Road in Dromore.
“Four men, all aged in their 20s, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of offences, including criminal damage.
“One of the men was released on Saturday on bail to allow for further enquiries.
A 27-year-old man, has been charged to court.
He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates' Court tomorrow, charged with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Two other men, have been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.
Police investigations are continuing and officers are asking anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation to get in touch.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
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