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Two arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment as woman taken to hospital

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The incident occurred in the Scarva Walk area of Banbridge

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment following a disturbance in County Down on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the Scarva Walk area of Banbridge and homes were evacuated.

A woman was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be serious at this time.

A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said both men remain in custody.

Two black and white road signs saying 'Victoria Park Leading to Scarva Walk'. The signs are in front of a brown brick wall on a black pavement. Above the signs is a black railing and a cream property. In the background there are two yellow and blue police cars, and a red and yellow fire engine.

Sgt Murray said: "We received a report at around 18:25 BST of a possible disturbance in the Scarva Walk area.

"Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

"A 33-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, criminal damage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

"A 43-year-old man was further arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, criminal damage and assault on police."