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08/01/2025
Newtownabbey Shooting Victim Was Off-Duty Police Officer
The PSNI has confirmed that a man injured in a shooting incident in Newtownabbey on Monday 06 January was an off-duty police officer.
The incident occurred in the Beverley Road area at around 9:30 pm. The man, who has not been named, remains in hospital. However his injuries are not said to be life-threatening.
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said: "While our investigation is at an early stage, we do not believe this is a terrorism related incident.
"A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene and he remains in police custody at this time.
"We will continue to liaise with other key stakeholders, including the Police Federation.
"As our investigation progresses I would appeal to anyone with any information, who was in the area around the time of the shooting, or with doorbell or dashcam footage, to contact Police on 101 and quote reference 1699 06/01/25."
You can also report online here: www.psni.police.uk/report or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The incident occurred in the Beverley Road area at around 9:30 pm. The man, who has not been named, remains in hospital. However his injuries are not said to be life-threatening.
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said: "While our investigation is at an early stage, we do not believe this is a terrorism related incident.
"We will continue to liaise with other key stakeholders, including the Police Federation.
"As our investigation progresses I would appeal to anyone with any information, who was in the area around the time of the shooting, or with doorbell or dashcam footage, to contact Police on 101 and quote reference 1699 06/01/25."
You can also report online here: www.psni.police.uk/report or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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