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Kilkeel: Man arrested after firing crossbow at police during four hour stand-off
- On Sunday, a 40-year-old man was arrested in Kilkeel, County Down, following a four-hour stand-off after he threatened residents with a crossbow and sword.
- Responding officers and specialist Armed Response crews faced a "sustained attack" from within the property, prompting police to deploy Attenuating Energy Projectiles and a Conducted Energy Device to safely remove the suspect.
- District Commander Superintendent Lynne Corbett commended the officers' bravery, stating that remaining calm during a "continuous potentially life-threatening attack" is something "that should not be underestimated."
- South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe described the event as "horrific and deeply frightening incident for all those living nearby," expressing gratitude that no one was physically harmed.
- The suspect faces questioning for attempted murder and offensive weapon possession, while police have appealed for anyone with relevant footage to contact them quoting reference 1550.
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