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Four held over Ballyclare riots
Police have arrested four men in connection with riots that broke out in Ballyclare last month
Police investigating riots that broke out in Ballyclare after officers removed flags outside a Catholic church have arrested four men.
A number of searches were also carried out in the Co Antrim town in connection with the disturbances on July 9 and 10.
Police said: "The investigation into the violence in Ballyclare in July is ongoing and is progressing well."
A number of items were seized during the searches and the arrested men have been taken to Antrim station for questioning.
Detectives said a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a series of offences including five counts of attempted murder, rioting and driving offences.
A 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rioting, going equipped to commit criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon for use in criminal damage.
A 55-year-old man was detained on suspicion of riotous assembly, possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped to commit criminal damage.
PA
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