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26/05/2016
Three Arrested After Boy 'Suspiciously Approached' In Co Antrim
Three men have been arrested after a young boy was "suspiciously approached" in Co Antrim.
The incident happened in the Bawnmore Grove area, Newtownabbey, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.
Inspector Colin Ash said: "Shortly after 4.30pm it was reported that a number of males in a car were acting suspiciously in the area. It was reported that a car matching the description had been seen in the area of Bawnmore Park on Sunday evening and the occupants had approached a young boy close to a shop in the area.
"Police responded and the three males, aged 49, 55 and 58, were arrested in the Shore Road area on suspicion of going equipped for theft. A fourth male, who was reported to have been in the car, made off on foot along Mill Road."
The three suspects are currently being detained by the police.
(CD)
The incident happened in the Bawnmore Grove area, Newtownabbey, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.
Inspector Colin Ash said: "Shortly after 4.30pm it was reported that a number of males in a car were acting suspiciously in the area. It was reported that a car matching the description had been seen in the area of Bawnmore Park on Sunday evening and the occupants had approached a young boy close to a shop in the area.
"Police responded and the three males, aged 49, 55 and 58, were arrested in the Shore Road area on suspicion of going equipped for theft. A fourth male, who was reported to have been in the car, made off on foot along Mill Road."
The three suspects are currently being detained by the police.
(CD)
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