19/07/2018

Another Man Arrested Over Attack On Gerry Adams' Home

Another man has been arrested in connection with the attacks on the homes of former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and prominent republican Bobby Storey in west Belfast.

Industrial fireworks were thrown at the properties on Friday, 13 July, and damage was caused to Mr Adams' car.

The 46-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 18 July, and has been detained on suspicion of a number of offences including criminal damage.

A 35-year-old man was also arrested on Tuesday, however he has been released on police bail.

(CD/LM)

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