A 28-year-old man has been charged following a disturbance at the Sackville Street area of Derry/Londonderry on Wednesday 8th May.
He has been charged with four counts of common assault, affray, disorderly behaviour, criminal damage and improper use of public communications network.
He is due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, May 11, for a first remand hearing.
As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
A 32-year-old woman was arrested this morning, Friday 10th May, in relation to the incident, on suspicion of common assault, attempted criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and affray, and is currently in police custody assisting with enquiries.
During the incident on Wednesday evening, a ‘Good Samaritan’ member of the public who stopped to diffuse the situation was attacked.
The incident occurred on Sackville Street where there was a report made to police at around 8pm of a fight involving five to six people.
It was reported, as this was ongoing, a member of the public who had his children in his vehicle, intervened, attempting to break up the incident.
However, he was assaulted by persons present. His vehicle was also attacked and sustained damage. The man eventually managed to drive away.
When police responded to the incident and attended the scene, a police officer was assaulted and punched in the face.
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