Two men are facing numerous weapons-related charges after an unusual series of events that police believe may be connected to a shooting on Ropewalk Lane last week.

The Constabulary’s phones were ringing on Thursday, August 14th with reports about erratic driving and hit and run collisions involving a pick-up truck

The truck described, and some of its distinct features, matched those of a truck seen speeding away from the scene of a shooting on Ropewalk Lane earlier that morning.

The 40-year-old shooting victim was treated for his injuries and, as of earlier this week, was still in hospital.

Officers located the suspect vehicle on Cashin Avenue around 10:15 that night. The truck sped away but was located after crashing on Crosbie Road a short time later.

The two occupants of the truck fled on foot, but were arrested.

Twenty-seven year-old Dylan Walsh is facing 12 charges related to weapons, flight from police, dangerous driving and various breaches.

Charges against Dylan Walsh include:

·         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·         Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·         Unauthorized possession knowing it’s unauthorized

·         Unauthorized possession in a vehicle

·         Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order

·         Careless storage of a firearm

·         Flight from police

·         Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

·         Two counts of failing to stop after an accident

·         Two breaches of a release order

·         One breach of possession of property obtained by crime

·         Breach of probation

Twenty-five year-old Jason Anthony is charged with weapons-related offences, and breach of probation.

The charges against Jason Anthony are;

·         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·         Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·         Unauthorized possession knowing it’s unauthorized

·         Unauthorized possession in a vehicle

·         Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order

·         Careless storage of a firearm

·         Breach of probation

RNC say the shooting investigation continues and further charges are anticipated.