Northern Ireland

Man charged with driving offences and assault following incident in Co Down

30-year-old is due before court on Monday

PSNI car
Police were involved in the pursuit of a vehicle in Co Down in the early hours of Saturday. (Niall Carson/PA)

A man is due to appear before court charged with offences including dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.

The charges are linked to a report of an assault in the Listoder Park area of Saintfield in the early hours of Saturday.

The 30-year-old has been charged with offences including aggravated vehicle taking in which vehicle was driven dangerously, common assault, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place, and threats to damage property.

He is expected to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Monday, and all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.