29/03/2023

Two More Arrests In Petrol Bombings Investigation

Two more men have been arrested by detectives investigating a series of recent incidents in the Ards and North Down area.

A 50-year-old man was arrested in Belfast under the Terrorism Act following a search at a residential property in Newtownards.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Newtownards on suspicion of a range of offences, including arson with intent to endanger life.

Both men were taken to Musgrave station for interview.

Three men previously arrested remain in custody at this time.


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