Three Teenage Girls Charged Following Banbridge Assault

Three 14-year-old girls have been charged following an alleged assault on another teenage girl in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June 2026. Police said all three have been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. One appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 11 June, while two others are due to appear on Friday 3 July.

Three Girls Charged Over Banbridge Assault

Police have charged three 14-year-old girls in connection with an alleged Banbridge assault involving another teenage girl.

The incident happened in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June 2026.

According to police, all three girls have been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Court Appearances Confirmed

One of the teenage girls was charged to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on the morning of Thursday 11 June 2026.

The other two girls are due to appear in court on Friday 3 July 2026.

Police confirmed that, as is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Reporting Restrictions Apply

As the individuals involved are aged 14, they cannot be identified.

Cases involving young people are subject to strict legal reporting rules. For that reason, no further identifying details should be shared online.

Anyone commenting on this case should avoid posting names, images, rumours, or anything that could identify those involved.

Police Investigation Continues

The charges relate to an alleged assault in the Solitude area of Banbridge.

Further details may be heard when the case comes before the courts.

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