The area has been cordoned off
Abdullah Sabri and Kevin Scott
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Police have detained a man following a major firearms incident in the High Street area of Bangor.
It’s understood that shots were fired and a standoff ensued as a result.
Around 30 heavily armed officers were in attendance of the incident.
UUP Councillor for Ards Peninsula Pete Wray confirmed that the armed man has since been detained.
“Male has been detained and the area is safe,” Mr Wray said. “It’s been a challenging weekend for the PSNI in Ards and North Down, and I thank them for their service as always.”
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A spokesman for the PSNI said: “Members of the public are advised to avoid the High Street area of Bangor while police deal with an ongoing incident.
“Cordons are in place. An update will be provided in due course.”
More to follow