Reported Firearm Incident at BAA Field

Sun, 2016-02-07

Police attended a report  of an incident that took place at BAA Field on Saturday night at 10:50pm. Upon police arrival it was forensically confirmed that a firearm had been discharged in the area, however no one was injured. Details surrounding this incident are still unfolding but it appears that a football game between Ireland Rangers and BAA was in its final stages when a male discharged a firearm from the southern side (Serpentine Road) of the field right beside the perimeter wall. All players and match officials retreated to safety and the scene was processed by the relevant Police Officers.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have seen male or males in the area of Serpentine Road and BAA acting suspiciously to call Police on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.