Two men have been charged following a brawl involving around 50 people which broke out at the weekend in Belfast.
The incident resulted in five police officers sustaining injuries.
It happened in the Bradbury Place area in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police said shortly after 2am a report was received from a nightclub that a fight had broken out within the premises.
Those involved had been removed from the club by security prior to police arrival however the fight was continuing out on the street.
It was estimated that approximately 50 people were involved which escalated to assaults on police with five officers sustaining injuries as a result.
The disturbance continued for a sustained period.
Police have confirmed on Monday morning that two men who were arrested following the brawl have been charged.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police have charged two men following a disturbance in the Bradbury Place area of south Belfast on Sunday morning, 1st December.
“One man, aged 44, was charged with four counts of assault on police, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. A 23-year-old man was charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, disorderly behaviour and resisting police.
“They are both due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on 23rd December.
“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.”
A number of Community Resolution notices were also issued.
Chief Inspector Claire Hamilton is encouraging anyone who may have filmed the disturbance, or who witnessed it, to get in touch with police: “I would like anyone who captured mobile phone or dashcam footage in Bradbury place between 2am and 3am this morning to please share it with us.
“Public disorder such as that which occurred last night is not what we want to see on our city’s streets. We want Belfast to be a safe and enjoyable destination for a night out for bar and night club patrons and it should be said that this disturbance is not typical of our night time economy.
“Anyone who can assist our investigation in anyway is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 196 01/12/24.”
Information can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
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