Man arrested in Dunmurry for offences including possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause someone fear

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Police in Lisburn have made an arrest, following a report of a man in the Dunmurry area armed with a firearm on, Sunday, 7th April.
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At approximately 8.10pm, officers were made aware of an individual in the Hornbeam Road area, believed to have been holding a black handgun.

Officers located the man matching the description a short time later in a grey vehicle and he was spoken to, before being subsequently arrested.

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A man with a firearm

The 25-year-old was arrested for a number of offences including possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause someone fear, and further arrested for possession of a blade or point in a public place, following a search of his vehicle.

All items were seized by officers for further examination, and the man remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.