25/08/2017

Two Men Arrested Over Loyalist Paramilitary Activity In L'Derry

Two men have been arrested in connection with violent loyalist paramilitary activity in Co L'Derry.

A 21-year-old man was detained by police over offences which include a shooting at a property in the Bonds Street area in December 2016.

Police also arrested a 44-year-old man in Belfast on suspicion of a number of other terrorism offences.

Both men have to taken to Musgrave police station to be questioned.

(CD/LM)

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