Man in his 40s arrested after a large crowd held a protest in Craigavon and eggs were thrown at a property, says PSNI
A man has been arrested after a large protest outside a house in Craigavon last night.
It is understood the crowd, numbering around 30 people, were protesting amid claims of a suspected sex offender in the area.
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Eggs were thrown at the property and police attended the area. One man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and common assault.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended a report of a protest in the Parkmore area of Craigavon at approximately 6.50pm yesterday evening, Thursday 5th March.
"It was reported that a large crowd of up to 30 people had gathered outside a house and were throwing eggs at the property.
"Officers attended and a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and common assault. He has since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police.”