It was a busy night for the RNC in the metro region.

At around 10:30 on Saturday night, officers responded to an assault involving a weapon outside of a Water Street hotel.

Two people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released.

Criminal Investigation officers, Forensic Identification Services, as well as Police Dog Services were called in to assist.

The investigation continues.

A short time later, around midnight, police were called to a home in the city centre following a report of a disturbance.

The suspect had fled the scene on foot prior to the arrival of police.

Police Dog Services were called in, locating the 31-year-old man a short time later.

He was arrested and charged with one count of common assault and four breaches of a release order.

The man was held to appear in court.