Police have issued a warning over young people gathering in south Belfast and behaving “recklessly” after a teenage girl was hit on the head with a brick.
The incident involving a 15-year-old girl occurred at around 10.20pm on Tuesday in the Broadway area.
The girl was taken to hospital but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
He is expected to appear before Belfast Youth Court on April 28th.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “It’s only through sheer luck that we aren’t looking at much more serious consequences for this young girl.
“Young people have been gathering in the area each evening, behaving recklessly, dangerously and, in some instances, criminally with little regard for other members of the public and local residents.
“This behaviour has to stop before someone is hurt, or worse.”
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