Man arrested over online posts relating to disorder in the North

The 32-year-old was arrested in the Larne area.
Man arrested over online posts relating to disorder in the North

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

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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