Police respond to axe and knife report in Kircubbin

A 23-year old man has been arrested after police responded to reports of an intruder armed with an axe and a knife on Saturday night.

It happened in Kircubbin's Church Walk area just before 10 o'clock.

The weapons were swung at a man who was inside the property.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The suspect swung the weapons at a man who was inside the property – who had to swerve to avoid being injured.

“Other occupants who were inside the house at the time were able to shut a kitchen door, and push the suspect out of the area to avoid harm.

“He then caused damage to the door with the weapons and exited the rear of the property - and proceeded to smash the rear kitchen window from outside.

“The suspect made off from the scene and was located by officers nearby in the Main Street area.

“Aged 23, he was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and attempting to inflict GBH, and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence."