A man was arrested after assaulting a traffic attendant, causing serious facial injuries, and later attacking four police officers in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, on January 3, 2026.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Newcastle, County Down, after a traffic attendant in his 30s suffered serious facial injuries—including fractures and a deep laceration—during a daylight assault on January 3, 2026. The attack occurred near an off-licence when the suspect allegedly bumped into the attendant, became verbally abusive, and struck him with a plastic bag of bottles. The incident was captured on the attendant’s body-worn camera. The suspect was quickly apprehended at a nearby licensed premises, where he assaulted four police officers. He remains in custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and multiple counts of assault on police. The Police Service of Northern Ireland credited community cooperation for the swift arrest and urged witnesses to come forward.