DCI Una Jennings probing paramilitary attacks in Dungiven

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating paramilitary activity in the Dungiven area have arrested a 59 year old man in the town this morning.

He has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Una Jennings, from Serious Crime Branch, said: “We are investigating various forms of paramilitary activity in the Dungiven area, predominantly over the last four years.

“These include shooting incidents and threats.”

A 60-year-old man was arrested in Co Antrim yesterday in relation to the Dungiven probe.

He has been released unconditionally.