Man to appear in court charged with possession of a firearm in Ballygowan on Sunday during which a shotgun was discharged
A 23 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or property, possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances, possession of a firearm whilst drunk or under the influence of drugs and discharging a firearm in a public place.
He's due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates court this morning, Monday 10th June.
The charges follow an incident in Ballygowan on Sunday during which a shotgun was discharged.
As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.