06/06/2023
Five Men Arrested In Connection With 'Unlawful Assembly' In Ards
Five men have been arrested in connection with an unlawful assembly in the Weaver's Grange area of Newtownards on Thursday 06 April.
In the incident, a large group of men gathered at a house in the area and reported made threats to a male occupant of the house.
The men – aged 56, 48, 43, 40 and 35-years-old – were arrested on suspicion of affray, unlawful assembly and other offences. All five men are remain in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Shivers said: "Enquiries are continuing and this incident is being linked to the ongoing feud between rival drugs gangs across Ards and North Down.
"Police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1361 07/04/23. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
In the incident, a large group of men gathered at a house in the area and reported made threats to a male occupant of the house.
The men – aged 56, 48, 43, 40 and 35-years-old – were arrested on suspicion of affray, unlawful assembly and other offences. All five men are remain in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Shivers said: "Enquiries are continuing and this incident is being linked to the ongoing feud between rival drugs gangs across Ards and North Down.
"Police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1361 07/04/23. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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