BREAKING | 
The area has been cordoned off
Abdullah Sabri and Kevin Scott
Yesterday at 23:58
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 at the scene of the incident.
UUP Councillor for Ards Peninsula Pete Wray confirmed that the armed male has since been detained.
The man is being attended to by the Ambulance Service.
“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.”
The area has been cordoned off
News Catch Up – Friday 16 May
Prior to the incident’s conclusion, 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