10/08/2026
Detectives Seek Witnesses After Lisburn Altercation Involving Baseball Bats
Detectives are appealing for information following a reported assault in Lisburn in the early hours of Monday, 10 August.
Police were called at around 4am to reports of a confrontation between two men involving baseball bats in the Manor Drive area of the city.
Officers attended and arrested two men, aged 45 and 62, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. Both remain in custody at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has footage that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 136 10/08/26. Reports can also be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Police were called at around 4am to reports of a confrontation between two men involving baseball bats in the Manor Drive area of the city.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has footage that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 136 10/08/26. Reports can also be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
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