26/05/2016

Three Arrested After Boy 'Suspiciously Approached' In Co Antrim

Three men have been arrested after a young boy was "suspiciously approached" in Co Antrim.

The incident happened in the Bawnmore Grove area, Newtownabbey, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.

Inspector Colin Ash said: "Shortly after 4.30pm it was reported that a number of males in a car were acting suspiciously in the area. It was reported that a car matching the description had been seen in the area of Bawnmore Park on Sunday evening and the occupants had approached a young boy close to a shop in the area.

"Police responded and the three males, aged 49, 55 and 58, were arrested in the Shore Road area on suspicion of going equipped for theft. A fourth male, who was reported to have been in the car, made off on foot along Mill Road."

The three suspects are currently being detained by the police.

(CD)

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