Men arrested for chasing children with hatchets

The local children were chased down Clonmeen Drive in Derry by two men in their 40s.

THE PSNI ARRESTED two men last night following reports that they chased local children on a Derry street while wielding hatchets.

Police arrived at Clonmeen Drive in the city after hearing reports that the man was armed.

A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene at about 9.50pm. The PSNI advised that a taser was deployed during the incident and the police ombudsman has been informed.

A second man, aged 42, was later arrested after residents informed police of his involvement.

One man remains in custody but the second has been released on bail. Investigations are continuing.

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