Man charged in relation to Newtownabbey protest
A man has been charged in relation to public disorder in the Antrim Road and Sandyknowes roundabout area of Newtownabbey in June.
The 40-year-old was arrested on Friday morning in connection with a protest on Wednesday, June 10 when a lorry was set alight.
He has been charged with riot, unlawful assembly, criminal damage and arson endangering life.
The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday, July 11).
Police said, as is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.