Man arrested again after returning to Reykjavik centre

A man who police sent home from central Reykjavik with instructions not to return was arrested there again shortly afterwards, mbl.is reports. He spent the night in police custody.

The incident is included in the Metropolitan Police’s log covering 5pm Saturday to 5am Sunday. The man was first arrested after an altercation with doormen in the city centre. He was taken to a police station but released after officers judged the matter to be minor and spoke with him. He was allowed to go home and told not to return to the centre that evening.

He was arrested again in the city centre a short time later and held in a cell because of his condition.

Two arrested after assault

Two people were arrested after an assault in central Reykjavik overnight. The victim was knocked unconscious and taken to the emergency department.

The alleged assailants were taken to the police station on Hverfisgata. One was held in custody, while the other was released after officers completed an on-scene report.