Advertisement

Armed forces member arrested over NI-related terrorism

A serving member of the British armed forces is arrested in England in connection with Northern Ireland related terrorism.

View all 13 updates ›

Terror searches ongoing in Larne

Credit: Press Eye

Police have carried out more searches in Larne as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity.

It follows the arrest last week of 30-year-old Royal Marine Ciaran Maxwell who's from the town. Officers in England have until midday on Wednesday to either release him or apply for more time to question him.

Detectives are also questioning a 27-year-old, arrested in Larne, as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity.

In March, police uncovered a "significant terrorist hide" including bomb-making paraphernalia at Carnfunnock Country Park.

In May, they uncovered a further collection of explosives and bomb parts at Capanagh Forest, close to Larne.

Both discoveries were believed to be related to dissident republican groups.

More on this story