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Man arrested after Banbridge ‘altercation’ released pending report to PPS

Earlier police said they were called to a report of a stabbing shortly after 6pm, but nobody presented with injuries consistent with being stabbed

Brookfield Meadow in Banbridge

A man has been arrested following reports of an altercation in Banbridge last night (Tuesday) has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

The 33-year-old had been arrested following reports of an alleged incident in the Brookfield Meadow area of the town.

Earlier police said they were called to a report of a stabbing shortly after 6pm, but nobody presented with injuries consistent with being stabbed. A man and a woman received minor injuries, consistent with being assaulted.

It was subsequently reported that a 33-year-old man was located with a knife and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a blade or point in a public place.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information should contact Police on 101 quoting reference 1580 of 02/04/24. You can also make a report online at psni.police.uk/report/.

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