Two legally held firearms have been reported stolen in Newtownards .
Police say a man was "punched in the mouth" during the theft in the Killynether Road area in the early hours of Saturday.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Deehan said: “At around 5.50am, it was reported that a man was in the area when he was approached by two unknown males. The man was told to lie on the ground, as the men stole two legally held firearms from a car parked in the area.
"It was reported that the man was punched in the mouth by one of the males during the incident, as they made off in an unknown vehicle.
"Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or noted any suspicious vehicles in the area at this time, to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 381 24/08/19.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
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