Arrests in Newtownards crime spree that saw homes and business attacked while car and bus set on fire on same night
Police probing attacks on homes and a business in Newtownards last weekend have arrested two men.
Late on Sunday night, properties were hit in Bristol Park in the West Winds estate as well in the Weavers Grange housing development.
Over the same night, a bus and a car were set on fire in Victoria Avenue close to the heart of the Co Down town, while according to police “extensive damage [was] caused to business premises”.
Today two men, one aged 43 and the other 24, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences in connection with last’s Sunday incidents.
A spokesman for the PSNI stated that, as of this evening, both were still in custody and enquiries are continuing.
Added the spokesman: “We would reiterate our appeal for information, asking anyone who was in these areas, and saw anything suspicious, to call us on 101, quoting reference number 1588 26/07/26.
Reports can also be filed online or anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers.