A man was assaulted after being dragged from a car by a group of men in Portadown.
The incident happened while the car was stopped at traffic lights in Bridge Street around 3:25pm yesterday (Sunday). A woman and a toddler who were in the vehicle were not injured.
Chief Inspector Jon Burrows said police received a report at approximately 3:25pm that a passenger aged in his 20s was dragged by a number of males from the blue-coloured Renault Clio he was in, which had stopped at traffic lights. It was also reported the male driver, also aged in his 20s, was assaulted,” he explained.
Both men were treated at hospital for their injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
Damage was caused to the Renault Clio’s windscreen and bodywork.
A 15-year-old male was arrested nearby on suspicion of a number of offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. He has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
Yesterday afternoon in Bridge St, Portadown, a man was dragged from his car & viciously assualted by 7 cowardly males. The car was also attacked, inside was a 2 month old baby. We know people witnessed it – we need their help. Info via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers please.
— Jon Burrows (@PSNICIJBurrows) July 2, 2018
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area between 3:20pm and 3:25pm yesterday and witnessed the assault, or any drivers who have a dash cam fitted to their vehicles to check their footage,” said Mr Burrows.
“Anyone with information they believe could assist our investigation is asked to contact police on the non emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” he added.
