Police have made no arrests in relation to an attack in Co Down, despite stopping a car and discovering the potential weapon.
Officers say they received a report of an assault within the vicinity of Belfast Road, Downpatrick, shortly before 7.10pm on Tuesday, June 28. It was reported that a male who was jogging in the area was shot by someone from a car with a pellet believed to be from a BB gun.
He was struck once in the chest, causing a red mark. In a statement issued by the PSNI the next day, a spokesperson said: "A vehicle was later stopped by police in relation to the incident and searches were carried out. A BB gun and a small quantity of Class B controlled drugs were uncovered.
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"Enquiries are ongoing into this investigation and police are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time, or have any information which could assist, to contact them on 101, and quote reference number 1409 of 28/06/22."
Belfast Live asked the PSNI if any arrests had been made, after the stop and search of the vehicle detailed in their media statement, however they said there "was nothing further to add".
Through a Freedom of Information request, Belfast Live now understands that no arrests were made on the evening of the assault. The vehicle was stopped by police at approximately 20.00 hours on June 2022, 50 minutes after the assault on the jogger.
A PSNI FOI spokesperson said: "The vehicle was stopped within the vicinity of Glebetown Drive, Downpatrick. PSNI can advise that there were no arrests made."
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