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11/03/2014
Police Revisit Scene Of Bangor Shooting
Detectives investigating a double shooting in Bangor, County Down last month have revisited the scene.
Two men aged 23 and 32 were shot as they sat in a car in the Eastway area of the Whitehill estate at around 12:45 on Monday 10 February. One male received a gunshot wound to his leg and the second sustained gunshot wounds to his chest.
Police returned to the scene on Sunday 9 March to continue investigations.
Detective Inspector Colgan said: "Sunday night's revisit to the scene was part of our ongoing enquiries into this double shooting.
"Police have also carried out a number of searches in the area during which a number of items were removed for further examination."
A 41-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident but was later released unconditionally.
Detective Inspector Colgan added: "I would like to hear from anyone who noticed any suspicious people or vehicles in the Whitehill estate between the night of Sunday 9th February and the early hours of Monday 10 February.
"I would be particularly keen to hear from any motorcyclists, dog walkers or anyone else who may have been in the Eastway or Valentines Park areas between midnight and 01:00."
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives in Bangor on 0845 600 8000. Or, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(IT/MH)
Two men aged 23 and 32 were shot as they sat in a car in the Eastway area of the Whitehill estate at around 12:45 on Monday 10 February. One male received a gunshot wound to his leg and the second sustained gunshot wounds to his chest.
Police returned to the scene on Sunday 9 March to continue investigations.
Detective Inspector Colgan said: "Sunday night's revisit to the scene was part of our ongoing enquiries into this double shooting.
"Police have also carried out a number of searches in the area during which a number of items were removed for further examination."
A 41-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident but was later released unconditionally.
Detective Inspector Colgan added: "I would like to hear from anyone who noticed any suspicious people or vehicles in the Whitehill estate between the night of Sunday 9th February and the early hours of Monday 10 February.
"I would be particularly keen to hear from any motorcyclists, dog walkers or anyone else who may have been in the Eastway or Valentines Park areas between midnight and 01:00."
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives in Bangor on 0845 600 8000. Or, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(IT/MH)
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