23/02/2022

Man Arrested For Carrying Weapons At Lisburn Shopping Centre

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying weapons in a public place in Lisburn, County Antrim.

Police responded to reports at Bow Street Mall in the city at around 2.45pm on Tuesday 22 February.

The shopping centre closed briefly yesterday afternoon as police dealt with the man.

He was detained on charges of carrying an imitation firearm and possession of a point or blade in a public place.

He remains in police custody.


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