Police have arrested a man following the report of an assault on a pregnant 18-year-old woman in south Belfast.

The incident took place in the the Ormeau Road area, near Annadale Embankment, on Saturday October 12.

It was reported that at around 5.30pm, a man threatened the woman before snatching her mobile phone from her.

He then grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground.

It is believed that two males then intervened and managed to break up the assault and the woman was fortunately not injured.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault, criminal damage and threats to damage property and he remains in custody at this time.

Officers investigating the incident are asking the two males who intervened or anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and has information to contact them.

News Catch Up – Tuesday 15 October