Bishop Street courthouse in Derry
The man was charged with assault on police, resisting police, threats to kill, common assault, obstructing police, criminal damage, affray and disorderly behaviour.
The woman was charged with criminal damage, common assault, affray and disorderly behaviour.
Both are due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court today, Friday, May 10 for a first remand hearing.
As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
A 28 year old man also arrested as part of the investigation remains in police custody at this time.
During the incident on Wednesday evening, a ‘Good Samaritan’ member of the public who stopped to diffuse the situation was attacked.
The incident occurred on Sackville Street where there was a report made to police at around 8pm of a fight involving five to six people.
It was reported, as this was ongoing, a member of the public who had his children in his vehicle, intervened, attempting to break up the incident.
However, he was assaulted by persons present. His vehicle was also attacked and sustained damage. The man eventually managed to drive away.
When police responded to the incident and attended the scene, a police officer was assaulted and punched in the face.
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