Two men charged after police attacked in Belfast on Halloween

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 09:21 · Archive

Two men have been charged after police were attacked in the Holylands in Belfast on Halloween night. The incident occurred in Agincourt Avenue at about 19:40 BST on Saturday. During the attack, a police vehicle was repeatedly kicked and glass bottles were thrown towards officers.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with three counts of assault on police, riotous behaviour, resisting police, obstructing police and three counts of attempted criminal damage. An 18-year-old man has been charged with assault on police, riotous behaviour and attempted criminal damage.

Both men are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on 27 November.

How it is being reported

• Two men charged after police attacked in Holylands over HalloweenAn 18 and 19-year-old are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday, 27 November.BBC Northern Ireland · 2 Nov, 09:02
• Arrests over Holylands Halloween attacks as footage appears to show person in fancy dress headbutting police vehicleOne officer was injured during incidentBelfast Telegraph · 1 Nov, 19:27

In this story: Holylands · Belfast · Agincourt Avenue · Belfast Magistrates' Court

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