Write a commentPolice are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused in Hollyridge Lane in Newry on the night of Wednesday 17 May.
The PSNI received reports that between 10.40pm and 10.50pm three males smashed the windows of a Ford Fiesta car parked in the area. The window in a house was also smashed during the incident.
The three males were described as being tall and wearing dark clothing. Two of them were wearing balaclavas and all were reported to have been carrying hurley sticks. The males made off on foot in the direction of the Five ways Roundabout.
A 23 year old male was arrested a short time later on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon. He was interviewed and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone that may have seen 3 persons acting suspiciously around the Armagh Road/Tandragee Road/Five ways Roundabout or Carnbane Industrial Estate to contact officers in Newry on 101 quoting reference number 1327 of 17/05/17.
Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
