11/09/2024

Two Arrested In Connection With South Belfast Assault

Police have made two arrests in connection with a reported assault in south Belfast on Tuesday, 11 September.

Shortly before 3pm it was reported that a man had been injured following an altercation involving a number of people in the Botanic Avenue area.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and remains in police custody at this time.
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A 37-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, she has since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries to take place.

Inspector Carey said: "Enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the altercation to contact police on 101 quoting reference 948 10/09/24."

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 crimestoppers-uk.org/


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