02/09/2026

Wanted Man Arrested In Claudy

A 32-year-old man has been detained by the District Support Team; he is suspected of multiple driving offences and theft.

Police in L'Derry arrested the man on Tuesday 1 September, at around 3.40pm in licensed premises in the Main Street area of Claudy.
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He was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance, driving without a licence, and theft. He remains in police custody at this time.

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