Police investigating a number of reports of intimidation in the Ballycraigy area of Antrim have arrested a man. 

Following a number of searches in Belfast on Wednesday, 28th August, a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including attempted intimidation and possession of criminal property. He has since been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.

A number of reports of criminal damage to properties in Ballycraigy were made in May and June, these were treated as sectarian-motivated hate crimes. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101. Reports can also be made online via the non-emergency reporting form here or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.