Man arrested over online posts relating to NI disorder
Officers seized a number of items including electronic devices
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.
READ MORE: Over 60 officers injured as police attacked during fifth night of disorder in NIREAD MORE: Police make further arrest over last summer's Belfast public disorderIn 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.
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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