Man, 29, arrested following weapon seizure in Co Down

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and a number of weapons seized following an incident in Co Down.

It happened in the New Line Crescent area of Killinchy shortly after 1.30am on Sunday 23 December.

Inspector Mark Stewart said, "We received a report that a male carrying what was described as a firearm had been spotted in the area."

The man was detained a short time later by local officers, supported by Armed Response colleagues.

A number of knives and a handgun, believed to be a blank firing pistol, were subsequently seized.

As of Sunday morning, the arrested male remains in custody.