A NIGHT out to celebrate a birthday ended up as a night in the police lock up for three men on Friday night.
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A group of three men and a woman were asked to leave the Brougham Arms at about 10pm after becoming intoxicated.
One of the men allegedly responded by attempting to headbutt through windows. He eventually succeeded in punching through a pane of glass, receiving cuts to his arm.
Police said a 20-year-old friend of the injured man hindered police as they attempted to stem the bleeding.
A police officer is alleged to have sustained a knock to the head during the tussle.
The 20-year-old is alleged to have later lashed out and kicked another police officer at the police station.
He has been charged on summons with assault, resisting arrest and hindering police.
The man who punched the window ended up in hospital and is facing criminal damage charges.
The man who was celebrating his 25th birthday has been charged on summons with hindering police and public drunkenness.
Police are asking for any witnesses to the affray to come forward.
