A man is seriously ill in hospital after a “violent” incident in Belfast and part of the city centre has been cordoned off by police.
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The man’s injuries were sustained during the incident.
The trouble happened near the Grand Opera House at about 5am on Thursday. “He received medical attention at the scene before being transferred to hospital”.
“The incident, during which police officers used CS spray against the man, is now being investigated by the police ombudsman’s office”.
The Police Ombudsman’s Office has been notified about the incident by the PSNI and is making inquiries.
According to a spokesman, the man’s name will be released in due course.
“Great Victoria Street remains closed Citybound while the investigation continues”.
They mapped and photographed the scene and took possession of security camera footage.
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Mr Murphy appealed for anybody who was in the area at the time of the incident to contact the Police Ombudsman’s Office.
