Police to conduct extra patrols in Mallusk following anti-social behaviour

Officers received a report at approximately 8pm on Friday, May 7 of criminal damage to a window of a house in Blackrock Boulevard, Newtownabbey.

Sergeant Moore said: “At approximately 6pm the occupant heard what sounded like several bangs come from the front of the house.

“Some time later it was discovered that an upstairs window had been smashed.

“Around four to five youths, believed to have been dressed in dark clothing, were reported to have been seen in a building site in the vicinity of the house at around the time of the incident.

“Officers would be keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time, and might have witnessed any suspicious activity.

“There have been a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in this area recently, and officers will be conducting extra patrols in the area in an effort to tackle this.”

Sergeant Moore continued: “Enquiries into this incident are continuing, and anyone who may have any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1783 of 07/05/21, or submit a report using the using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport”

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100 per cent anonymous.

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