Armed police raid West Belfast home and arrest man after alleged assault – The Irish News

A man in his 20s has been arrested after armed police raided a home in west Belfast on Monday morning following an alleged assault.

The 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of a number of offenses but was later released on bail.

Social media footage of the arrest was shared on social media in the aftermath of the arrest, which took place in the Beechmount area.

At least six armed PSNI officers were present at the property when the arrest was made.

“Police investigating a reported assault on a property in the Beechmount Street area of ​​West Belfast on Sunday afternoon, November 10, have made an arrest,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

“A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offenses including common assault, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offense and attempted criminal damage.

“He was later released on police bail to allow further investigation into the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 987 10/11/24.”