10/01/2025

Man Charged Following Serious Assault in Conlig

A 54-year-old man has been charged with assisting offenders in connection with a serious assault reported in the Breezemount Close area of Conlig on Tuesday, 07 January.

The man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court today, 10 January. As with all cases, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Detectives investigating the assault are appealing to the public for information, particularly from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 182 07/01/25 or online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at .


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