Three charged over large gathering of masked men in east Belfast

Three men are due to appear in court over the gathering in east Belfast. Picture: PA

Three people have been charged with unlawful assembly in relation to a large gathering of men in east Belfast.

The men, who are aged 58, 56 and 34, are due to appear in court in Belfast on Friday. 

They are charged with unlawful assembly and affray.

The charges relate to a gathering in the Pitt Park area on February 2.

Most were wearing face coverings and either hats or hoods in footage shared on social media.