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11/08/2016
Investigation Launched After Man Fires Crossbow At Van In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after a masked man fired a crossbow at a van in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.
The attack happened in the forecourt of a petrol station at Prince Andrew Way on Tuesday, 09 August.
Two men who were in the van at the time escaped injury.
East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson said: "The use of such a serious weapon makes this a particularly sinister incident.
"The crossbow is a lethal weapon and its use could be considered attempted murder. My thoughts are with the two men who were the victims of this attack, which has shocked the local community.
"I appeal to anyone with information on this incident to contact police immediately."
(CD/JP)
The attack happened in the forecourt of a petrol station at Prince Andrew Way on Tuesday, 09 August.
Two men who were in the van at the time escaped injury.
East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson said: "The use of such a serious weapon makes this a particularly sinister incident.
"The crossbow is a lethal weapon and its use could be considered attempted murder. My thoughts are with the two men who were the victims of this attack, which has shocked the local community.
"I appeal to anyone with information on this incident to contact police immediately."
(CD/JP)
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