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Three arrested over serious crime Taser fired as three men arrested
(about 3 hours later)
Three men have been arrested in connection with a serious crime in west Belfast. A Taser has been fired by a specialist firearms officer during the arrest of three men in west Belfast.
They were taken into custody after a planned operation at the Twin Spires on the Falls Road at about 1115 BST on Thursday. The arrests were made during a police operation at the Twin Spires on the Falls Road at about 1115 BST on Thursday.
The Army are examining a suspicious vehicle left at the scene. Three men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and possession of a firearm.
SDLP councillor Tim Attwood said the rapid response of police prevented an armed robbery taking place in the Twin Spires area. A police spokesman said a suspected firearm had been found at the scene.
SDLP councillor Tim Attwood said the rapid response of police prevented an armed robbery taking place.
"The entire community supports the actions of the PSNI in taking thugs and criminals off our streets," he said."The entire community supports the actions of the PSNI in taking thugs and criminals off our streets," he said.