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.

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

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Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.

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

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