Write a commentDetectives in Newry, investigating shootings in Sandy Street and the Armagh Road in Newry between Wednesday night, 16 September and Thursday morning, 17 September, have arrested a further three men following the search of a house in Coalisland earlier today.
The arrests follow the search of a house in Coalisland earlier today, 18 September.
A 20 year old man, 27 year old man and 31 year old man were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, attempted murder and possession of a firearm. They are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
A 26 year old man also remains in custody after being arrested yesterday following the stopping of a blue Volkswagen Passat car in Dungannon.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Simon Walls said: “We believe the incidents, which occurred in Sandys Street and Armagh Road in Newry, may be linked. We would like to hear from anyone who has information which may assist our investigation. Detectives in Newry can be contacted on 101, quoting ref: 46 170915.”
