Police appeal after late-night assault outside Portglenone bar

Main Street, Portglenone

Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following a reported assault outside a bar in Portglenone last month, with officers seeking witnesses and any available footage to assist their investigation.

The incident is understood to have taken place at approximately 10.00pm on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, outside The Fiddler’s Rest in the village.

Appeal for witnesses and information

Officers have confirmed they are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault and are urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward.

Members of the public who witnessed the incident, or who may have information that could assist enquiries, are being asked to make contact with police.

In particular, detectives are keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant CCTV, dash-cam, or mobile phone footage from the area around the time the assault occurred.

Police reference and contact details

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 915 19/3/26.

Information can be provided directly to officers to support ongoing enquiries into the incident.

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At a glance

• Police investigating assault in Portglenone

• Incident occurred at approximately 10.00pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026

• Location: outside The Fiddler’s Rest

• Ballymena officers leading the investigation

• Appeal issued for witnesses and information

• CCTV, dash-cam and mobile footage requested

• Contact police on 101

• Quote reference: 915 19/3/26