Man, 21, charged with assault of MLA Gerry Kelly

A 21-year-old man has been charged with the assault of senior Sinn Féin politician Gerry Kelly.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “A 21-year-old man has been charged with common assault and criminal damage. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on the morning of Friday 13 January.

Gerry Kelly MLA, of Sinn Feinplaceholder image
Gerry Kelly MLA, of Sinn Fein

“As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the PPS.”

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