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Man Arrested After Crossbow Fired at Police in Four-Hour Kilkeel Standoff

Police now seek local CCTV in an attempted murder inquiry.

Overview

  • The standoff, which began around 9pm Sunday in Moorfield Court, lasted about four hours and ended in an arrest.
  • Police say the 40-year-old fired crossbow bolts that narrowly missed officers and threatened them with a large sword.
  • Specialist teams used plastic baton rounds and a Taser, which the PSNI authorised to prevent harm and remove the suspect.
  • The man received a medical check and is in custody to be questioned on suspicion of attempted murder, threats to kill, and possession of an offensive weapon.
  • Officers appealed for information or doorbell footage, asking residents to quote reference 1550 19/04/26.