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Man Arrested After Crossbow and Sword Attack on Police in Co Down
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking police officers with a crossbow and brandishing a sword over a four-hour period in Co Down, Northern Ireland.
20 Apr, 12:46 — 20 Apr, 12:50
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rte-newsMostly Factual69d ago
Man held after crossbow attack on police in Co Down
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he fired a crossbow at police officers and brandished a sword in Co Down.
Read full article →the-journal69d ago
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after brandishing sword and firing crossbow at PSNI officers
Over a four-hour period, local police and Armed Response crews were subject to sustained attack.
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First report: rte-news · 20 Apr, 12:46|Full coverage: 2 · 5m|Window: 5m
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