Boy aged 16 charged following assault on police officer in Coleraine

By Valerie Martin
Published 16th Apr 2023, 12:44 BST
Updated 16th Apr 2023, 12:44 BST
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A teenage boy has been charged in connection with an assault on a police officer in Coleraine on Saturday, April 15.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed that police investigating a report of an assault on an officer on the Ballycastle Road have charged a 16-year-old boy to court.

"The boy has been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, disorderly behaviour, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and throwing an article capable of causing injury.

"He is due to appear before Coleraine Youth Court on Tuesday, May 9,” said the spokesperson.

"As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”