28/03/2018

Three Released Over Historical Child Abuse Allegations

Three people arrested in connection with historical child abuse allegations in Co Down have been released pending further enquiries.

Two men and a woman were detained by police in the Ballynahinch and Killyleagh areas on Tuesday, 27 March.

They were questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite and have been released.

(CD/LM)

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