03/07/2018
Man Dragged From Car And Assaulted In Portadown
Police are appealing for information after two men were assaulted in Portadown on Sunday, 01 July.
The incident occurred at around 3.25pm in the Bridge Street area.
Chief Inspector Jon Burrows said police received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, was dragged from a blue-coloured Renault Clio which had stopped at traffic lights and assaulted by a number of males.
"It was also reported the male driver, also aged in his 20s, was assaulted," he said.
A woman and toddler who were also in the car at the time were not injured. Damage was also caused to the Renault Clio's windscreen and bodywork.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested nearby on suspicion of a number of offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Burrows added: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area between 3.20pm and 3.25pm yesterday and witnessed the assault, or any drivers who have a dash cam fitted to their vehicles to check their footage.
"Anyone with information they believe could assist our investigation is asked to contact police on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1114 of 01/07/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
(LM/CD)
The incident occurred at around 3.25pm in the Bridge Street area.
Chief Inspector Jon Burrows said police received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, was dragged from a blue-coloured Renault Clio which had stopped at traffic lights and assaulted by a number of males.
"It was also reported the male driver, also aged in his 20s, was assaulted," he said.
A woman and toddler who were also in the car at the time were not injured. Damage was also caused to the Renault Clio's windscreen and bodywork.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested nearby on suspicion of a number of offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Burrows added: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area between 3.20pm and 3.25pm yesterday and witnessed the assault, or any drivers who have a dash cam fitted to their vehicles to check their footage.
"Anyone with information they believe could assist our investigation is asked to contact police on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1114 of 01/07/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
(LM/CD)
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