29/01/2018

Teen Arrested After Cars Damaged In Carrickfergus

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of an offensive weapon and several counts of criminal damage in Carrickfergus.

The 17-year-old suspect was detained following reports that a man was damaging cars with a knife in the Carnrawsy Walk area on Saturday, 27 January.

He made off in the direction of Northlands and is assisting police with their enquiries.

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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