08/08/2024

Three Men And Three Teenagers Charged Over Violent Disorder

Three man and three teenage boys have been charged to appear in court in connection with violent disorder in Belfast on Tuesday, 06 August.

The men, aged 26, 28 and 41, were arrested in connection to the report of damage to homes and cars in the Rathlin Street area of Belfast.
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The men have been charged with a number of offences including criminal damage, riotous behaviour, incitement to hatred and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and are all due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Thursday 8th August.

The teenagers were arrested on Tuesday evening (06 August) in the Shankill area of Belfast. Two boys, aged 16, and one aged 14, have all been charged with riotous behaviour and are due to appear at Belfast Youth Court on Monday 2nd September.

As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.


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