05/08/2024
Four Men Charged In Connection With Belfast Disorder
Four men have been charged with numerous offences connected to disorder in Belfast city centre and surrounding areas.
Sporadic violence developed across the city centre and further disorder was reported in the Sandy Row area where a business premises was also set on fire.
A 53-year-old has been charged with resisting police, three counts of assault on police and disorderly behaviour.
Meanwhile, a 46-year-old man has also been charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting police.
A 38-year-old has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of fireworks without a licence, and riotous behaviour. He also faces the charge of disorderly behaviour.
A 34-year-old has also been charged with taking part in an un-notified public procession.
The four men appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Monday, 5th August.
As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Police are continuing to gather evidence, CCTV and other footage of yesterday's events and anyone who has information or who can help identify those responsible is asked to contact police on 101.
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form here or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.
Sporadic violence developed across the city centre and further disorder was reported in the Sandy Row area where a business premises was also set on fire.
A 53-year-old has been charged with resisting police, three counts of assault on police and disorderly behaviour.
Meanwhile, a 46-year-old man has also been charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting police.
A 38-year-old has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of fireworks without a licence, and riotous behaviour. He also faces the charge of disorderly behaviour.
A 34-year-old has also been charged with taking part in an un-notified public procession.
The four men appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Monday, 5th August.
As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Police are continuing to gather evidence, CCTV and other footage of yesterday's events and anyone who has information or who can help identify those responsible is asked to contact police on 101.
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form here or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.
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