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Man arrested over online posts relating to NI disorder

Officers seized a number of items including electronic devices

The aftermath of vandalism at Larne Leisure Centre
The aftermath of vandalism at Larne Leisure Centre(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

A man has been arrested by detectives investigating online posts relating to recent disorder in Northern Ireland.

The 32-year-old was arrested in the Larne area. He is being held on suspicion of encouraging or assisting offences and possession of a class B controlled drug.

Officers seized a number of items including electronic devices and a small quantity of a class B controlled drug, during a search of a house in Larne.

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In other news, two men have been charged and will appear in court in connection with recent violence in Northern Ireland. Detectives investigating disorder in Ballymena have charged a 23-year-old man with riot.

He will appear at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Police investigating disorder in Portadown have charged a 20-year-old man with riotous behaviour.

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He will appear at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday. A 14-year-old boy who was arrested has been released on bail to allow for further inquiries.

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