RUC arrests 3 after arms found

Three men were arrested by the RUC following an arms find in Co Down early yesterday.

Three men were arrested by the RUC following an arms find in Co Down early yesterday.

Two weapons were found after police chased and stopped a stolen Vauxhall Nova in Bangor's Kilcooley estate.

When the car was stopped, two men were arrested but a third ran off. During the arrest a woman officer was punched in the face and suffered a broken nose, according to the RUC. A third man was later arrested.

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