Public urged to ‘void off speculation’ over Mullaghbawn incident

Police attended licenced premises in Mullaghbawn and spoke with a person in distress. CREDIT NI WORLD

The public have been urged not to speculate over an incident which occurred in Mullaghbawn yesterday evening (Tuesday).

Slieve Gullion councillor, Áine Quinn, said that the incident had “caused concerns within the local community”.

She added: “I have spoken to the police and they have said that at present they are continuing to investigate the matter and the circumstances involved, and I would urge the public to allow these investigations to be carried out diligently and void off speculation.

“The police state that at present no complaint has been receive by them and no person’s involved is on a ‘missing person list’.

“I have asked for further updates from the police and will endeavour to keep the local community informed of any outcomes.”

A PSNI spokesperson told the Newry Reporter: “Police attended licensed premises in the Forkhill Road area of Newry shortly before 6.30pm yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, and spoke with a person in distress. Officers provided support, and no offences have been detected.”