Man arrested after reports of threats to bus passengers and criminal damage in Ballynahinch
A 26-year-old man has been arrested following reports of criminal damage, threatening behaviour and weapons being carried in Ballynahinch, County Down.
Police received several reports concerning two men allegedly causing disturbances in the Main Street area on Friday 16 October.
The incidents included damage to a residential property, threats towards bus passengers and reports of men carrying a hammer and chain outside commercial premises.
Ballynahinch Main Street incident
Inspector MacDonald said police received reports of two men who appeared to be highly intoxicated.
At approximately 3.30pm, officers were informed that the door of a residential property on Main Street had been kicked in.
A further report indicated that the men had attempted to travel on a bus towards Belfast and had behaved threateningly towards passengers.
Police were subsequently informed that the individuals had been seen outside commercial premises carrying a hammer and chain.
Man arrested and released on bail
Officers attended the area and arrested a 26-year-old man.
He was detained on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a Class C controlled drug.
Police have confirmed that the man has since been released on bail to allow further enquiries to take place.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incidents or has information about the circumstances to contact them.
Anyone who can assist should telephone 101, quoting reference 1229 of 16 October 2026.
Information can also be provided through the PSNI’s online witness appeal service.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
External link: PSNI online witness appeals
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