01/05/2014

Man Arrested Over Larne Disorder

A 23-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating serious disorder in Larne earlier this year.

Police have said he was arrested in Ballymena and taken to Antrim police station for questioning under the Terrorism Act.

In March, more than 100 people were involved in disturbances in the Knockdhu Park and Ferris Avenue areas of the town. Homes and cars were damaged in the attacks. Paramilitaries have been blamed for the disorder.

Thursday's arrest is the 16th in the investigation.

(JP)

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