Police investigating two armed robberies in Bangor on Wednesday night, 8th July, have made an arrest.

Detective Sergeant Gray said: “We received a report at around 8pm of two armed robberies – one in the Balloo Road area and one in Bloomfield Road South.

“A 43-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of offences including aggravated burglary, robbery and criminal damage.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything to make contact with us.

“We’re also keen to hear from anyone who might have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area to contact police on 101, or via our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference number 1583 of 08/07/26.”

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org