Tyrone man charged over police injuries

A man was charged with grievous bodily harm last night following an incident in which five police officers were injured on New…

A man was charged with grievous bodily harm last night following an incident in which five police officers were injured on New Year's Day.

The 24-year-old, from Castlederg, Co Tyrone, also faces charges of possession of an offensive weapon and disorderly behaviour.

He will appear before Enniskillen Magistrates Court tomorrow.

A gang of 50 people were involved in the disturbance in Castlederg on Thursday. A second man was arrested earlier today but released without charge.

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