Police respond to reports of man armed with knife and gun in Lisburn shopping mall

Eyewitness footage has captured the moment police responded to reports of a man armed with a knife and gun in a Lisburn shopping mall.

Officers were called to Bow Street Mall at about 2.45pm on Tuesday.

Footage of the incident has been shared online.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a firearm and a knife in a public place.

The 50-year-old is currently in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.

Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

PSNI Detective Sergeant Cargin said: "Our enquiries are continuing and we would like to hear from any shoppers or bystanders who were in the area at the time and may have noticed anything unusual to get in touch.

"Also, if you have mobile phone or CCTV footage, this would be helpful in our investigation."