Arrest made in Coalisland after report of man armed with two machetes threatening people

Police have arrested a man in Co Tyrone following reports he was armed with two machetes and threatening people.
By Valerie Martin
Published 28th Apr 2024, 17:58 BST
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The incident – in the Derry Road of Coalisland – was reported to police shortly before 1,45pm on Sunday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers and attended and quickly located the 25-year-old man, arresting him on suspicion of possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place.

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"During the arrest, the man spat at an officer, and was further arrested on suspicion of assault on police.

Police have made an arrest following a report of a man with two machetes in Coalisiland on Sunday, April 28. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).Police have made an arrest following a report of a man with two machetes in Coalisiland on Sunday, April 28. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).
Police have made an arrest following a report of a man with two machetes in Coalisiland on Sunday, April 28. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

"He remains in police custody at this time.

"Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and we would encourage anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact police on 101 quoting reference 774 28/04/24.”