The PSNI says four of its officers were injured after a man brandishing a large piece of wood attacked them during a callout in Newry on Sunday morning.
A 21-year-old man will appear in Newry magistrates court on Monday morning in connection with the incident.
The officers were initially called to Demesne area of the town to a report of a man causing a disturbance.
“A 21 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police following an incident in Newry on Sunday morning, 12 January,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“At around 8.20am police were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance and throwing items at a property in the Demesne area.
“Upon police arrival, the man, who was brandishing a large piece of wood, attacked police causing injury to four officers.
“The suspect is due to appear at Newry Magistrates court this morning, Monday 13 January. As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.”
