16/03/2016

Two Men Charged Over Street Fight In West Belfast

Two men have been charged in connection with a street fight in west Belfast.

The incident happened in the Andersonstown Road area just after 6pm.

The suspects, aged 38 and 42, are to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court later today, 16 March, charged with a number of offences including grevious bodily harm with intent, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

Three men required hospital treatment.

All charges are to be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PS).

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)


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