Police Fear Gunman On Loose In Downpatrick Area.
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an incident at the Crewhill Gardens area of Downpatrick on Saturday 2nd May.
Detective Sergeant Foley said: “Shortly after 9.55pm, it was reported that a silver Renault Megane arrived in the area and one man armed with a suspected weapon got out of the vehicle. The male then re-entered the car and made off from the area.
“In the early hours of Sunday 3rd May in the Glebetown Road area of Downpatrick, it was reported that a male in a silver Renault Megane got out of the car and pointed a suspected firearm at a house at around 12.20am. A short time later, it was reported the male returned to the house armed with the suspected firearm but left the scene on foot.
“We received reports that a number of vehicles were damaged at the Ballymote Walk area of Downpatrick at around 3am on Sunday 3rd May. A potential link is being investigated between these incidents at this stage.
“A number of follow up enquiries were carried out in the area this afternoon (Monday 4th May) as part of the investigation.
“We would continue to appeal to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 43 03/05/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
