belfasttelegraph

Sunday 19 May 2013

Men charged on torch relay assault

The Olympic flame beacon is lit in Londonderry

Two men have been charged with assaulting police as the Olympic Torch was carried through Londonderry.

The PSNI said the suspects, aged 27 and 38, have been arrested and charged with disorderly behaviour and assaulting officers.

They are due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates' Court on August 22.

The charges are in connection with a protest at the Guildhall on June 4 as the Olympic Torch relay was held in the city.

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