Man arrested by PSNI on suspicion of possessing a gun in Lurgan on Monday released on bail
A man, who was arrested by police using a taser on Monday on suspicion of possessing a gun or ammunition in Lurgan, is released on bail.
The arrest was made in Princess Street in Lurgan, close to Lord Lurgan Park where the body of 39-year-old Shane Whitla was found last Thursday evening.
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There is no suggestion that this arrest is linked to the murder of Mr Whitla.
Last night the PSNI said: “A 50 year old man arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or ammunition in the Princes Street area of Lurgan on Monday January 16th, has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.”
On Monday a PSNI spokesperson said: “Specially trained firearm officers attended the incident and a Conducted Energy Device (CED) was deployed to prevent harm to the person and officers. As is normal procedure the Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident.”
A Conducted Energy Device (CED) is commonly known as a taser.