Police in Bangor have made an arrest and are investigating multiple reports of antisocial behaviour involving a large number of young people in the town on Saturday evening, 25th April.

Chief Inspector Hutchinson said: “We had dedicated resources on hand throughout Saturday to deal with any antisocial behaviour in the area and our officers will be patrolling the town again on Sunday to reassure members of the public.

“There was a large number of young people causing a disturbance in Bangor during the course of Saturday evening and we received a report at around 7.05pm of a crowd of youths fighting in the Quay Street area, before running off in the direction of High Street.

“We also received reports of large groups of youths congregating at the train station.

“Four young people were injured and subsequently went on to hospital to receive treatment as a result of the evening’s events.

“A 13-year-old boy was also arrested in the Abbey Street area at around 8.15pm for breach of bail conditions. He remains in police custody at this time.

“We would like to reassure the local community that we take all reports of antisocial seriously and that we recognise the wider impact this kind of behaviour can have. We’re committed to addressing these issues and supporting those affected.

“Members of the public can expect to see a continued police presence in Bangor over the remainder of the weekend and our patrols across Bangor and the wider area will also continue, along with our collaborative work alongside partner agencies and local representatives to help resolve any issues.

“Our enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information which might help us is asked to contact police on the 101 number, quoting reference 1237 of 25/04/26.

“You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”