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04/08/2015
Police Appeal After Nails 'Maliciously' Placed On Road in Newry
Police are appealing for information after nails have been placed on a road in the Ardfreelin area in Newry, damaging a number of cars.
They believe the nails were placed maliciously on the road in Ardfreelin.
A statement, released on PSNI Newry & Mourne's Facebook page, said: "The nails are stud wall type with large heads so they can be placed pointing upwards.
"Not only are vehicles being damaged but it is only a matter of time before a child or resident is injured."
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
They believe the nails were placed maliciously on the road in Ardfreelin.
A statement, released on PSNI Newry & Mourne's Facebook page, said: "The nails are stud wall type with large heads so they can be placed pointing upwards.
"Not only are vehicles being damaged but it is only a matter of time before a child or resident is injured."
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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