07/11/2024

Suspected Firearms Seized After Coalisland Shooting

Detectives investigating a shooting incident in the Coalisland area last week have made significant progress in their enquiries.

A man in his 40s attended hospital on Wednesday 30th October with a suspected gunshot wound to his arm. Following this incident, police arrested a 34-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman on Tuesday 5th November. Both individuals remain in custody.

Subsequent searches in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday uncovered a number of suspected firearms and imitation firearms.
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Detective Inspector Ryan said: "We would like to thank the community for their patience over the last couple of days.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would continue appeal for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1369 of 30/10/24."

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Information can be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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