A 25-year-old man arrested by police investigating a large gorse fire in the Sandbank Road area of Hilltown on Saturday, April 5 has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries to be conducted.
District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “We would reiterate our earlier appeal not to travel to the Slievenaman Road area of Newcastle due to an ongoing gorse fire -our colleagues at the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service need space to operate.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time, as enquiries continue. If anyone has any information about criminal action linked to the recent gorse fires, please call police on 101.”
