Man, 44, due in court over assault on Friday

A 44-year-old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is expected to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday 29 July, a spokesperson for the PSNI has said.
Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.
Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.

The spokesperson added: “As is usual procedure the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

The charge follows an assault on a 31-year-old man in the West Street area of Newtownards on Friday afternoon