28-year-old charged after assaulting two PSNI officers during Newry burglary arrest
A man headbutted one PSNI officer and kicked another during his arrest near Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry. He faces multiple charges including aggravated burglary.
Man charged after headbutting and kicking officers at Newry shopping centre arrest
A 28-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault on police after attacking two PSNI officers during his arrest in Newry on Sunday morning, TheJournal.ie reports.
At approximately 7.40am, the PSNI received a report of a break-in at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre. Officers arriving at the scene found a number of items, including tills, scattered across a shop floor, with two windows smashed.
Further damage was subsequently discovered at additional premises within the centre. A number of games machines had been smashed and stuffed toys removed from the units.
After reviewing CCTV footage, officers located the suspect in The Mall area of Newry as he attempted to leave the scene. During the arrest, he headbutted one officer and kicked a second officer in the knee. Both officers remained on duty following the incident.
The man was charged with aggravated burglary and stealing, two counts of assault on police, disorderly behaviour, going equipped for burglary, and possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place. He is due to appear before Armagh Magistrates' Court on Monday.
A PSNI spokesperson said the arrest "demonstrates our commitment to tackling crime against the local business community." The spokesperson added: "Hopefully, this will serve as a reminder to potential offenders that anyone involved with this type of crime will be dealt with accordingly."
Source: TheJournal.ie