Arrest after Mid Ulster police search for man ‘wearing only boxers’

An arrest has been made after Mid Ulster police launched a public appeal to track down a man ‘wearing only boxers’.

On Sunday morning (August 21), police took to social media to urge the public to assist them locate a man in the Killeen / Coalisland areas.

They asked that anyone who had sight of someone matching the description that had given – including that the man ‘of large stocky build’ was wearing only boxer shorts – should contact police by calling 999.

Around 12 hours later, police confirmed that following their earlier appeal for information, they had since arrested a male in the Killeen area.

Police in Mid Ulster have arrested a male in the Killeen area. Picture: Pacemakerplaceholder image
Police in Mid Ulster have arrested a male in the Killeen area. Picture: Pacemaker

"He remains in custody at this time and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. Thank you to all involved for their assistance and patience throughout the day,” a PSNI spokesperson said on Sunday night.

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