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26/09/2023
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Attempted Murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Crossmaglen on Monday, 04 September.
The men – aged 35, 58 and two aged 31 – were arrested during a planned search operation in the Crossmaglen area this morning, Tuesday, 26 September. All four were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in custody at this time.
The arrests were made in connection with an incident in the Ballsmill Road area, when a man, aged in his 30s, was shot as he sat inside his car, a silver-coloured Volkswagen Passat, on Monday 04 September.
Following the arrests, Superintendent Norman Haslett, the District Commander, said: "The victim was sitting in his car, parked on the Ballsmill Road, waiting for a connecting lift to work. Here, he was approached by a masked person, who fired a number of shots. He was shot in the arm and neck, but somehow managed to drive a short distance before calling for help.
"This was a shocking and callous act, which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital. It was also a pre-planned and targeted attack on a victim who parked his car here on a regular, daily basis."
Superintendent Haslett also issued a fresh appeal for information. He continued: "I am appealing to anyone with information to get in touch.
"The attack took place early on a Monday morning, 4 September, just after 6.10am. Although this is a rural area, it's also a road well-used by motorists for their morning journey to work, linking with onward routes to both Dublin and Belfast.
"Furthermore, there are many commuters who routinely park their cars in this area in order to share onward lifts to work.
"I'm asking anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to get in touch.
"Did you witness the attack, or anything untoward? For example, did you notice any vehicles parked on the Ballsmill Road that might not usually be there at the time of your morning commute? I'm particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured dash cam footage.
"Please contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 253 of 04/09/23."
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The men – aged 35, 58 and two aged 31 – were arrested during a planned search operation in the Crossmaglen area this morning, Tuesday, 26 September. All four were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in custody at this time.
The arrests were made in connection with an incident in the Ballsmill Road area, when a man, aged in his 30s, was shot as he sat inside his car, a silver-coloured Volkswagen Passat, on Monday 04 September.
Following the arrests, Superintendent Norman Haslett, the District Commander, said: "The victim was sitting in his car, parked on the Ballsmill Road, waiting for a connecting lift to work. Here, he was approached by a masked person, who fired a number of shots. He was shot in the arm and neck, but somehow managed to drive a short distance before calling for help.
"This was a shocking and callous act, which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital. It was also a pre-planned and targeted attack on a victim who parked his car here on a regular, daily basis."
Superintendent Haslett also issued a fresh appeal for information. He continued: "I am appealing to anyone with information to get in touch.
"The attack took place early on a Monday morning, 4 September, just after 6.10am. Although this is a rural area, it's also a road well-used by motorists for their morning journey to work, linking with onward routes to both Dublin and Belfast.
"Furthermore, there are many commuters who routinely park their cars in this area in order to share onward lifts to work.
"I'm asking anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to get in touch.
"Did you witness the attack, or anything untoward? For example, did you notice any vehicles parked on the Ballsmill Road that might not usually be there at the time of your morning commute? I'm particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured dash cam footage.
"Please contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 253 of 04/09/23."
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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