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18/09/2015
Man Armed With Hatchet Arrested Following Altercation In West Belfast
A man, allegedly armed with a hatchet, has been arrested following an altercation in west Belfast.
The incident happened in the Grosvenor Road area just after midnight.
The 20-year-old man stole a necklace and a bracelet during a confrontation with two people, according to the police.
A car window was also smashed in the incident.
The man is currently in police custody.
(CD/MH)
The incident happened in the Grosvenor Road area just after midnight.
The 20-year-old man stole a necklace and a bracelet during a confrontation with two people, according to the police.
A car window was also smashed in the incident.
The man is currently in police custody.
(CD/MH)
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