Police have made an arrest in Lurgan after reports of an ‘aggressive’ man with a knife in a local park.
It is alleged the man was armed with the weapon in Lord Lurgan Memorial Park at around 7pm last night (Thursday, August 1).
Police attended and arrested the 59-year-old on suspicion of possession of an article with blade or point and common assault.
Police say the man is currently in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.
Inspector Woods said: “We received a report at around 7pm that a man, armed with a knife, was threatening young people in the park.
“Officers attended and located the man in a house in a street nearby.
“Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries, but this was a terrifying incident for the young victims.”
The incident was condemned by local Sinn Féin councillor Keith Haughian.
He commented: “I want to condemn the reported assault in Lord Lurgan Park this evening. There is absolutely no place for knives or any other dangerous weapons in our communities.
“I want to pay tribute to the youth workers and the young people who were on the park as the incident took place.
“A man has since been arrested and I would appeal to anyone with information who can assist with police enquiries to contact the PSNI.”
Inspector Woods continued: “Our investigation is ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact police on 101 and quote reference 1421 01/08/24.”
