Two people arrested after man approaches two houses armed with hatchet in Ballymena

Police have arrested a man following a report of an altercation in the Castle Gardens area of Ballymena on Thursday 6th February.

It was reported at around 2.45pm that a man had approached two houses in the area, armed with a hatchet.

The 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including common assault, possession of an offensive weapon with intent and criminal damage.

A second man, a 43-year-old, was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug.

They both remain in police custody at this time.

Enquiries are currently ongoing and anyone who has mobile, doorbell or CCTV footage that could help our investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 935 of 06/02/25.

Alternatively, a report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org