Man arrested in Lisburn on gun charges

A man was arrested in Lisburn today for possession of a firearm and making threats to kill.

A man was arrested in Lisburn today for possession of a firearm and making threats to kill.

Police arrested the man after they were called to the Knockmore Road at about 2.50am.

It is believed the arrest followed an earlier incident in a bar in the town.

Detectives were also trying today to trace four men who flagged down a police vehicle on the Knockmore Road and could help their investigation.

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