Coleraine: Man (30s) arrested after assault victim hospitalised
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following an assault in Coleraine on Monday (July 20).
It was reported at approximately 3.35pm that a man had sustained injuries in an ongoing altercation in the Cromore Crescent area of the town.
Causeway Coast and Glens Local Policing Inspector Dalzell said: “Police, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, attended and a man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be serious.
“A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He remains in custody at this time.”
Anyone with any information or footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1150 20/07/26.
Alternatively, a report can be submitted to police online using the non-emergency reporting form, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.