A man is accused of biting a PSNI officer on the leg. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.

A man is accused of biting a PSNI officer on the leg. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.

A 22-year-old man has been charged by police investigating the west Belfast UDA.

The man was charged with a number of drug offences and possession of a gun and ammunition – and is expected to appear in court next month.

It follows an investigation by the PSNI’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force

“The 22-year-old is charged with a number of offences, including possession and possession with intent to supply Class A, B and C controlled drugs, possessing a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances and possessing prohibited ammunition,” said a PSNI spokesperson.

A man is accused of biting a PSNI officer on the leg. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.

A man is accused of biting a PSNI officer on the leg. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.

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“As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”