05/03/2018

Man Arrested Over Violent Dissident Republican Activity

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with violent dissident republican activity.

The suspect has been detained under the Terrorism Act.

He was arrested in west Belfast on Monday, 05 March, and has been taken to the serious crime suite at Musgrave Police station to be questioned,

(CD/MH)

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