Man charged after assault in Castle Street, Belfast

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A 26 year old man will appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court later

A 26-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and theft following an assault in Belfast city centre on Saturday.

He is due to appear in Belfast Magistrates' Court later on Monday.

A man in his 30s suffered serious facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment after he was assaulted in Castle Street.

The incident was reported to police officers shortly after 22:50 BST on Saturday.