Police officers threatened with knife in Ballymena
One was also hit by a glass bottle during the incident
Last updated 31st Jan 2025
A man's been arrested after a police officer was hit with a glass bottle in Ballymena.
Officers were responding to reports of a concern for safety in the North Street area in the early hours of Friday morning when they were threatened with a knife and had items thrown at them.
Chief Inspector Boyd said: “When police arrived at the scene and were dealing with the incident, officers were threatened with a knife by a male and had a number of items thrown at them from a window, including plates.
“One officer was struck on the back of the neck with a glass bottle thrown from height.
“The male was subsequently arrested for assault on police, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He remains in custody.
“This incident highlights the risks our officers face every day when doing their jobs. Our officers are here to help, and to respond to calls to assist those who need that help. Assaults on police are unacceptable and must not be tolerated.
“Thankfully, all officers involved were fit to remain on duty, but our ask is that officers and the work they do should not be taken for granted.”
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