Police deploy Taser during armed flats altercation
- Love Ballymena
- 5 minutes ago
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A man armed with a knife was subdued with a police Taser after officers responded to a violent altercation involving weapons at flats in north Belfast during the early hours of Friday morning.
Police say two men were allegedly attacking each other with weapons inside the communal area of Brookfield Mill flats in the Crumlin Road area shortly after midnight on Friday, June 5.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 44-year-old man with a head injury who was allegedly armed with a knife.
The incident escalated further when police deployed a Conducted Energy Device — commonly known as a Taser — to bring the man under control before arresting him.
The use of the Taser has automatically triggered notification to the Police Ombudsman’s Office, as is standard procedure following such incidents involving police force.
Two men arrested after weapons incident
The 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of:
• Possession of a blade or point in a public place
• Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place
• Assault
• Disorderly behaviour
A second man, aged 46, was arrested a short time later on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Both men remained in police custody on Friday as detectives continued enquiries into the incident.
The confrontation unfolded in a communal area of the apartment complex, raising concerns over the seriousness of the violence and the potential danger posed to residents living nearby at the time.
Police appeal for witnesses and information
Detectives investigating the incident are appealing to anyone who witnessed the altercation or who may have information which could assist enquiries to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 47 05/06/26.
Reports can also be submitted online via the PSNI non-emergency reporting form at:
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111Â or online at:
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the violent incident.