14/06/2021

Man Arrested In Connection With Incident In Lurgan

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Lurgan in the early hours of Sunday 13 June.

Shortly after 5:45am, police received a report of what was described as a petrol bomb thrown towards an address on William Street. Officers attended the scene where scorch damage had been caused to the front door of a property. There were no reports of any injuries to occupants inside the property.

Detective Inspector Simpson said: "An investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened, and our officers have been in the area this morning conducting enquiries.

"A man, aged 24 years old, has been arrested on suspicion of offences, including arson endangering life with intent, and he remains in custody at this time.

"As we continue with our enquiries, I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and who noticed any suspicious activity at around 5:45am to call us on 101, and quote reference number 664 of 13/06/21."

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

13 July 2022
Man Arrested Following Lisburn Assault Released
A man arrested following an assault in Lisburn has been released on bail pending further enquiries, according to the PSNI. The 21-year-old was arrested following an incident in the Rathvarna Drive and Beechwood Grove area at around 1.30am on Tuesday, 12 July.
17 August 2016
Man Arrested Following Incident At House In Coleraine
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a house in Coleraine, Co L'Derry. It happened at a property on Knockantern Grove in the Mountsandel area on Tuesday, 16 August. The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of possessing of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an offence and assault on police.
09 August 2017
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
27 September 2016
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over an attack in Coleraine, Co L'Derry. A man, aged in his 50s, is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted at a house on the Ballycastle Road on Monday, 26 September. Two other men were also arrested and have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
27 April 2017
Man Arrested In Human Trafficking Investigation
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into human trafficking in south Belfast. Police received a report of a woman being beaten outside a property in the area on Tuesday, 25 April. A 36-year-old Eastern European woman and is currently being assessed as a potential victim of human trafficking.