15/07/2025
16 Year-Old Boy Arrested On Suspicion Of Assault
Police investigating an assault in south Belfast are appealing for the injured party to make contact with them as soon as possible.
The incident occurred shortly before 9.30pm on Saturday, 12 July, in the vicinity of the Donegall Road and, as a result, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The boy has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Three other boys – aged 14, 16 and 17 - were cautioned at the scene on suspicion of common assault.
"On police arrival, the injured party was no longer present," said Sergeant Brolly.
"We would ask that the injured party, described as having a dark beard and wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, make contact with us as soon as possible. We want to emphasise that there is no suspicion of wrong-doing on their part and we simply wish to check that they are safe and well.
"We are also keen to talk to any members of the public who were in the area and witnessed the assault, or to anyone who may have relevant dash-cam or video footage."
The incident occurred shortly before 9.30pm on Saturday, 12 July, in the vicinity of the Donegall Road and, as a result, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The boy has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Three other boys – aged 14, 16 and 17 - were cautioned at the scene on suspicion of common assault.
"On police arrival, the injured party was no longer present," said Sergeant Brolly.
"We would ask that the injured party, described as having a dark beard and wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, make contact with us as soon as possible. We want to emphasise that there is no suspicion of wrong-doing on their part and we simply wish to check that they are safe and well.
"We are also keen to talk to any members of the public who were in the area and witnessed the assault, or to anyone who may have relevant dash-cam or video footage."
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