09/01/2026
Man Charged Following Hammer Assault In Newtownards
Police have charged a man in connection with an assault involving a hammer in the Blenheim Drive area of Newtownards.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8 January, and a 59-year-old man has now been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on today, 9 December. As is normal procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8 January, and a 59-year-old man has now been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on today, 9 December. As is normal procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
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