Derry violent assault suspect arrested after police discharge AEP
31-year-old faces false imprisonment and weapon charges after Argyle Street operation
Police in Derry have made an arrest following a report of a serious assault in the city on Sunday, August 9,
A police spokesperson said: "After the report was received, officers attended an address in the Argyle Street area at around 10.45pm, in order to effect an arrest.
"A man barricaded himself in the property and began throwing items from the window.
“He was noted to have sustained a number of wounds, and due to an ongoing concern for his safety and that of a number of members of the public gathered nearby, officers discharged one attenuating energy projectile (AEP).
"The man, aged 31, was brought to safety and arrested on suspicion of offences including non-fatal strangulation, possession of an offensive weapon with intent, threats to kill and false imprisonment.
"He remains in custody at this time while enquiries continue.
"As is normal procedure, the Office of the Police Ombudsman (OPONI) has been informed."