Menu
28/03/2023
Three Arrested Following 'Reckless Attacks' In Ards And Bangor
Three men have been arrested in connection with a number of incidents in Ards and North Down over the weekend.
Two arrests were made under the Terrorism Act – a 29-year-old man in Newtownards and a 53-year-old man in Hillsborough.
Separately in Newtownards, a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
All three remain in custody at this time.
A number of searches were conducted in the Newtownards area as part of the ongoing operation. A number of items were removed for further examination.
The PSNI continue to appeal to the community to help our investigation and provide any information they have on who might be responsible for these attacks by calling us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Two arrests were made under the Terrorism Act – a 29-year-old man in Newtownards and a 53-year-old man in Hillsborough.
Separately in Newtownards, a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
All three remain in custody at this time.
A number of searches were conducted in the Newtownards area as part of the ongoing operation. A number of items were removed for further examination.
The PSNI continue to appeal to the community to help our investigation and provide any information they have on who might be responsible for these attacks by calling us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 March 2024
Cocaine Worth £200,000 Seized In Dungannon Vehicle Stop
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Dungannon in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £200,000 and cash totalling £50,000. At approximately 2.
Cocaine Worth £200,000 Seized In Dungannon Vehicle Stop
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Dungannon in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £200,000 and cash totalling £50,000. At approximately 2.
20 March 2024
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
17 April 2024
Other News In Brief
62-Year-Old Man Extradited To Poland To Face Embezzlement Charges A 62-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Poland to stand trial for embezzlement charges. The man was arrested in June 2020 by the PSNI's International Policing Unit in partnership with Polish law enforcement.
Other News In Brief
62-Year-Old Man Extradited To Poland To Face Embezzlement Charges A 62-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Poland to stand trial for embezzlement charges. The man was arrested in June 2020 by the PSNI's International Policing Unit in partnership with Polish law enforcement.
12 April 2024
Second Man Extradited From Poland To Northern Ireland
A second man has been extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland this week to face charges related to the cultivation of cannabis. The 40 year-old-man was extradited from Poland on Thursday 11th April, to stand trial in relation to a number of offences of cultivation of cannabis.
Second Man Extradited From Poland To Northern Ireland
A second man has been extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland this week to face charges related to the cultivation of cannabis. The 40 year-old-man was extradited from Poland on Thursday 11th April, to stand trial in relation to a number of offences of cultivation of cannabis.
11 April 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With Castlewellan Drug Seizure
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch following a search operation in Castlewelllan. Early on Wednesday, 10 April, officers carried out a search of a house in the town.
Man Arrested In Connection With Castlewellan Drug Seizure
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch following a search operation in Castlewelllan. Early on Wednesday, 10 April, officers carried out a search of a house in the town.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
