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Halloween Chaos: Men Charged After Police Attack in Belfast
2 Nov
Summary
- Two men charged following an incident on Halloween night.
- Police vehicle repeatedly kicked, officers faced thrown bottles.
- The accused are due in court on November 27th.
Two men have been charged in connection with an attack on police officers in Belfast's Holylands area on Halloween night. The incident occurred on Agincourt Avenue around 19:40 BST on Saturday. During the confrontation, a police vehicle sustained damage from being repeatedly kicked, and officers were targeted with thrown glass bottles.
A 19-year-old man has been formally charged with three counts of assault on police, riotous behaviour, resisting police, obstructing police, and three counts of attempted criminal damage. Additionally, an 18-year-old man faces charges for assault on police, riotous behaviour, and attempted criminal damage.
Both individuals are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on November 27th to face the charges related to the Halloween night disturbances.
