Man arrested after knife incident in Bangor

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Sunday, 25 June 2017 12:31

By Adam Evans

A man's been arrested after reports someone tried to force their way into a house in Bangor with a knife.

Officers were called to Fort Terrace this morning.

They found a machete in a locked car.

A woman was also inside but she's not being linked to any alleged crime.

Inspector Richard Murray said: "Officers were called to an address in Fort Terrace shortly before 6am following reports a male with a knife had attempted to enter the property. Upon police arrival the male had left however a search of the area resulted in officers locating a car with a female passenger locked inside.

"Police forced entry to the vehicle freeing the woman. A large knife was located inside the car and was seized for examination.

"The arrested male was detained a short time later. He is in custody at present assisting police with their enquiries."