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13/06/2019
Man With Suspected Stun Gun Arrested In Belfast City Centre
Police have issued an appeal for information after a man was arrested in Belfast city centre with a suspected stun gun.
At about 10.15am on Wednesday, CCTV operators alerted police to a man acting suspiciously on Castle Street. When police spoke to the man it is understood he attempted to runaway but fell and was arrested.
Police recovered a suspected stun gun and a quantity of class B and C drugs.
He has since been released pending further investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
At about 10.15am on Wednesday, CCTV operators alerted police to a man acting suspiciously on Castle Street. When police spoke to the man it is understood he attempted to runaway but fell and was arrested.
Police recovered a suspected stun gun and a quantity of class B and C drugs.
He has since been released pending further investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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