28/10/2025
Teenagers Charged Following Assault Near Lisburn Road Hospital
Two young people have been charged to court following an investigation into a reported assault that took place on a pedestrian walkway suspended over train tracks in the Lisburn Road area of Belfast, near a hospital, on Monday, 6 October 2025.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with several offences, including grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and disorderly behaviour. He is scheduled to appear before Belfast Youth Court today, Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
A 15-year-old girl has also been charged in connection with the incident. Her charges include attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and disorderly behaviour. She is expected to appear before Belfast Youth Court on Friday, 21 November 2025.
As is standard procedure, all charges filed will be subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
A 15-year-old girl has also been charged in connection with the incident. Her charges include attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and disorderly behaviour. She is expected to appear before Belfast Youth Court on Friday, 21 November 2025.
As is standard procedure, all charges filed will be subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
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