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04/07/2016
Two Men Charged After Crossbow And Hammers Seized In Co Antrim
Two men have been charged after police seized a crossbow and a number of other items in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.
Police received reports that a large crowd of men, some of which were wearing masks, had gathered in the Castlemara estate on Friday, 01 July.
Officers attended the scene and seized a crossbow and hammers.
A 46-year-old man was charged with riotous behaviour and a 36-year-old man was charged with placing a dangerous object on a road.
They are due to appear in court on Thursday, 28 July.
The charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
(CD)
Police received reports that a large crowd of men, some of which were wearing masks, had gathered in the Castlemara estate on Friday, 01 July.
Officers attended the scene and seized a crossbow and hammers.
A 46-year-old man was charged with riotous behaviour and a 36-year-old man was charged with placing a dangerous object on a road.
They are due to appear in court on Thursday, 28 July.
The charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
(CD)
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