29/04/2016

Two Arrested Over Public Disorder In Lurgan

Two people have been arrested in connection with public disorder in Lurgan, Co Armagh, last month.

A 30-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of affray and obstruction, and a 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray and obstruction.

Both men are being questioned at Lurgan police station.

(CD)

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