Bushmills: Two arrested over shooting incident and serious assault

By Valerie Martin
Published 6th Aug 2023, 15:12 BST
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Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act by detectives investigating a serious assault and shooting in Bushmills.

The incident happened in an apartment in the Main Street area of Bushmills on the evening of Wednesday, August 2.

Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “The victim, a man aged in his 40s, received a head injury and sustained gunshot wounds to both his right knee and right hand.

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"Two men, aged 38 and 36, were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 on the morning of Sunday, August 6 in the Bushmills area. They have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station to be questioned.”

Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault and shooting at an apartment in the Main Street area of Bushmills on Wednesday evening, August 2 have made two arrests. Picture: Pacemaker.Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault and shooting at an apartment in the Main Street area of Bushmills on Wednesday evening, August 2 have made two arrests. Picture: Pacemaker.
Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault and shooting at an apartment in the Main Street area of Bushmills on Wednesday evening, August 2 have made two arrests. Picture: Pacemaker.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything unusual or suspicious is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 2105 of 02/08/23.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

"The investigation is continuing and the violence inflicted on this man will leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal. No good comes from this - ever,” added Detective Inspector Hanbidge.