Police in Northern Ireland have arrested three men after weapons were seized following a disturbance at a funeral in Co Tyrone.The incident prompted a significant police operation and three men, aged 17, 22, and 32 were arrested.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the weapons seized included two billhooks, several Stanley knives and more than a dozen hatchets.The PSNI said it was aware of online reports that shots had been fired but said officers had found no evidence to support those claims. District Commander Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said: "A disturbance did break out within the church however it was quickly addressed.
"A number of dangerous weapons were seized and we are thankful to have been able to remove these items from the streets. "We are aware of tensions between individuals who were in attendance at the funeral and I am appealing to anyone with influence to help bring about a calm resolution to the current issues."
Xx_Lund_xX same hatchet Martin had
And all seem brand new ...
Ahh leave the lumberjacks alone ,hate this stereotypical abuse against lumberjacks
Is pavee point going to say something about this
Knacker funerals are near as much craic as the weddings now.
I wonder which community these are from 🤔
terrycharleton
Hmmmm, green & yellow v orange.
Culture boss.
WoodiesIreland having a sale 😂
Big auld table of culture right there.
Bloody Mormons.
I think this behaviour proves the case for the need for education!
Maybe they were there to bury the hatchet.
That'll be our own much victimised ethnic minority. 🙄
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