Banbridge: Man charged after alleged police choke attack

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Image caption, The attack happened in Newry Street on Monday night

A man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly choked and kicked in an attack in Banbridge.

The 36-year-old is accused of non-fatal strangulation, four counts of assault on police and two other assault charges.

The alleged attack occurred in Newry Street at about 23:00 BST on Monday as the officer responded to reports of a fight in a takeaway.

The man is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

In line with usual procedures, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, police said.