Man arrested in Rasharkin

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Bridge Street, Rasharkin at 4.30 a.m. on Saturday morning for allegedly possessing an offensive weapon.

It was further alleged that the man carried out an assault.

A 26-year-old male was also arrested and was street bailed until Friday.

The 32-year-old was released on bail until September 21.

Men reported

TWO men have been reported for alleged indecent behaviour in Church Street, Ballymoney, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Theft at Macfin

POLICE are investigating the theft of items from premises at Macfin on Friday night.

According to police, two lawnmowers - Jager and Honda - as well as a Maruda strimmer were stolen in the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111.

Garden bench stolen

A garden bench has been stolen from outside a house at Robinson Avenue, Ballymoney, sometime on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

Window smashed

A window at Killyrammer Community Association’s premises has been smashed in an incident that took place sometime between Thursday and Saturday.

Police are appealing for information.

Station on target

WORK on Ballymoney’s new police station in Charlotte Street is on schedule, according to Inspector David Anderson.

The completion date is November of next year and this week steel work was due to start on the building although the stormy weather looked like delaying that start.

Inspector Anderson said the new station would be purpose built to provide a police service to the community for many years.

Local politicians have welcomed the improvements to the station.