But PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said there was no intelligence to suggest it was sanctioned by the organisation’s leadership.

Mary Lou McDonald said such images were upsetting for her children - but added they know their mother is "a tough nut" who can deal with it

The order for the static holiday home was granted by the High Court in Belfast.

Garda McCann said that Cellbrite software downloaded all WhatsApp messages contained on the handset and stated whether they were read or unread.

A senior officer has appealed to the public to remain vigilant as he revealed that eight properties have been attacked in recent days, including with pipe bombs and petrol bombs.

Father of four Loughlin Maginn, 28, was killed by the UDA in his home in Rathfriland, Co Down in 1989.