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03/08/2023
Man Attacked With Bottle Of Bleach In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of an assault in Coleraine town centre.
An investigation has been launched after a bottle of bleach was poured over a man, aged in his 20s, in the Church Street area of the town.
It is understood that at around 2.20pm on Wednesday, 2nd August, a man entered a commercial premises in the area and purchased a bottle of bleach.
When he exited the premises he poured the contents of the bleach bottle over a man who was in the nearby area.
First aid was provided to the man at the scene, and hospital treatment was not required.
Inspector Craig said: "Officers attended and arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, using corrosive with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
"He remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.
"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information that could help with our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference 982 of 02/08/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
An investigation has been launched after a bottle of bleach was poured over a man, aged in his 20s, in the Church Street area of the town.
It is understood that at around 2.20pm on Wednesday, 2nd August, a man entered a commercial premises in the area and purchased a bottle of bleach.
When he exited the premises he poured the contents of the bleach bottle over a man who was in the nearby area.
First aid was provided to the man at the scene, and hospital treatment was not required.
Inspector Craig said: "Officers attended and arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, using corrosive with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
"He remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.
"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information that could help with our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference 982 of 02/08/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
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