Several streets in Dungannon have been cordoned off this morning (Monday, January 27) after police arrested a man following reports of a firearm.
The 46 year old man has been arrested following reports of a man with a firearm early this morning.
At around 5.30am a taxi driver reported that a man armed with what was described as a handgun, had pointed the weapon at his vehicle and then drove off.
Police located a suspect on Northland Row a short time later. However, a weapon was not recovered.
Inspector Long said: “We are currently holding a scene in the town centre and we are carrying out searches in order to establish if a weapon has been dumped in the vicinity.
“If anyone should locate what they believe to be a firearm, please do not touch it and contact police immediately.”
DUP Councillor Clement Cutherbertson confirmed that police have closed off access to Perry Street Pay & Display carpark and the Church Lane area.
The councillor also confirmed that several businesses and services have been impacted as a result.
The Vineyard Church, which had intended to open a ‘warmbank’ refuge space providing warmth, electricity and refreshments to those effected by Storm Éowyn, have announced that they have now been forced to close.
In a statement, Vineyard Church said: “Please note that, due to an ongoing police operation in the Perry Street Carpark we are unable to open our warmbank today. We hope to open tomorrow, 28th at 9am.”
Inspector Long added: “Anyone with any information that could assist police is asked to call 101, quoting reference 150 27/01/25.
“Information can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
