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17/11/2016
Two People Escape Injury After Van Attacked In Co Down
A man and woman have escaped injury after two men attacked a parked van in Newtownards, Co Down.
The incident occurred in the Ballyrainey Road area shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, 16 November.
Two men, both aged 45, smashed the front windscreen of the van.
The suspects have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and threats to kill. They are currently being detained in custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
The incident occurred in the Ballyrainey Road area shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, 16 November.
Two men, both aged 45, smashed the front windscreen of the van.
The suspects have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and threats to kill. They are currently being detained in custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
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