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09/09/2015
Man Armed With Crossbow Arrested In Antrim
A man, believed to have been armed with a crossbow, has been arrested in the Central Park area of Antrim.
The 41-year-old has been detained on suspicion of Class B drugs and threats to kill and assault police.
Detectives were called to an address after receiving a report of a man armed with a crossbow on Tuesday evening.
Chief Inspector Stephen Reid said: "This was a dangerous situation for everyone involved, including police officers and neighbours.
"We are pleased that the arrest was made without serious injury to any person. We discovered around 11 cannabis plants inside the house and recovered two loaded crossbows."
The man received hospital treatment overnight and is being questioned by police.
(CD/JP)
The 41-year-old has been detained on suspicion of Class B drugs and threats to kill and assault police.
Detectives were called to an address after receiving a report of a man armed with a crossbow on Tuesday evening.
Chief Inspector Stephen Reid said: "This was a dangerous situation for everyone involved, including police officers and neighbours.
"We are pleased that the arrest was made without serious injury to any person. We discovered around 11 cannabis plants inside the house and recovered two loaded crossbows."
The man received hospital treatment overnight and is being questioned by police.
(CD/JP)
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