‘No threat to public’ - Drumsurn incident was man shooting vermin on land, say PSNI
Police do not believe there was any threat to the public following this morning’s incident in Drumsurn
Police investigating reports of shots fired in the Drumsurn area this morning (Friday, November 13) have located and spoken with a male who was found to be shooting vermin on land in the area.
The incident was reported on the Drumsurn Road area this morning.
It is understood a nearby primary school was initially placed into lockdown following the report.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “As a precaution the firearm has been removed from the individual as police enquiries continue. We do not believe there was any threat to the public.
“Anyone with information or footage from the area that could assist with police enquiries, can contact officers using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 328 13/11/26.
“You can also contact us on the non-emergency number 101.
“Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/”