28/03/2023

Three Arrested Following 'Reckless Attacks' In Ards And Bangor

Three men have been arrested in connection with a number of incidents in Ards and North Down over the weekend.

Two arrests were made under the Terrorism Act – a 29-year-old man in Newtownards and a 53-year-old man in Hillsborough.

Separately in Newtownards, a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

All three remain in custody at this time.

A number of searches were conducted in the Newtownards area as part of the ongoing operation. A number of items were removed for further examination.

The PSNI continue to appeal to the community to help our investigation and provide any information they have on who might be responsible for these attacks by calling us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.


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