Man arrested after 'street fight'

Tuesday 21 July 2020

Police are investigating a street fight that left one man in need of hospital treatment and led to the arrest of another.

Officers said the brawl occurred around 22:20 on Saturday 18 July in Cattle Street.

Explaining the reported sequence of events, they said: "Two men, were involved in a fight outside the bars in Cattle Street, which resulted in one of the males being knocked down onto the road. It appears that additional persons got involved either fighting or trying to stop the fight."

Pictured: Cattle Street, where Police said the brawl occurred.

One man suffered injuries to his face. He was treated by Ambulance staff and later taken to hospital. Police said he has since been released and "is making a recovery".

Another man was arrested at the time of the fight, and has been released on bail while Police continue their investigations.

They are now looking to speak to anyone who witnesses the fight.

Anyone with more information is urged to call 612612 or make an anonymous report using Crimestoppers' online form.