Crime & Law

PSNI officer charged with series of offences after incident at Ballymena hotel

Man (30) accused of driving with excess alcohol in system, assault and disorderly behaviour

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The 30-year-old police officer is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on October 19th. Photograph: EPA
Sat Sept 23 2023 - 11:50

A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer has been charged with a number of offences following an incident at a hotel in Co Antrim on Thursday.

The off-duty officer has been charged with driving with excess alcohol in his system, four counts of common assault, and disorderly behaviour in the Ballymena area.

The PSNI said a criminal investigation has begun, as well as a professional standards department misconduct inquiry.

The 30-year-old man is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on October 19th.

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“As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service,” the PSNI said in a statement on Saturday morning. - PA