Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Donegall Road Google Streetview

PSNI officer fires shot during loyalist paramilitary arrest

A shot was discharged by a PSNI officer during the arrest of four men on suspicion of loyalist paramilitary activity but nobody was injured.

FOUR MEN ARE being questioned by police in Northern Ireland on suspicion of loyalist paramilitary activity.

The suspects were detained on Donegall Road in south Belfast last night. The incident, which occurred after officers stopped their car, has been referred to the Police Ombudsman as a shot was discharged by a member of the PSNI.

The men are still being questioned at the Serious Crime Suite in Antrim. Detectives have issued an appeal for information and want anyone who saw any unusual activity in the area at about 8pm last night to contact them.

Read: Three pipe bombs found in Limerick house

More: Doherty has “no reason to disbelieve” Adams when he says he wasn’t in the IRA

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Sinead O'Carroll
View 27 comments
Close
27 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds