Man charged after city assault

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A 21-year-old man has been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

The charges relate to an assault on two men in Newry on Sunday. The men, in their 20s, were treated in hospital for facial injuries.

The incident happened near licensed premises in the Trevor Hill area of the city at about 0130 GMT.

The man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Monday morning.

A police spokesperson said the injuries were serious but not life-threatening.