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| A police officer has been shot during loyalist violence in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, police have said. | A police officer has been shot during loyalist violence in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, police have said. |
| The victim was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | The victim was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. |
| A second man, a civilian, has also been taken to hospital after a serious assault. His condition is unknown. | A second man, a civilian, has also been taken to hospital after a serious assault. His condition is unknown. |
| Police arrested three men under terrorist legislation after stopping a car near the incident, which happened in the Castlemara estate on Saturday. | Police arrested three men under terrorist legislation after stopping a car near the incident, which happened in the Castlemara estate on Saturday. |
| Officers were called after reports that a large crowd had gathered in Castlemara Drive at about 2230 BST. | Officers were called after reports that a large crowd had gathered in Castlemara Drive at about 2230 BST. |
| It is believed the incidents are connected to tensions in the loyalist community in south east Antrim. | It is believed the incidents are connected to tensions in the loyalist community in south east Antrim. |
| Police in the town are appealing for anyone with information about any of the incidents to contact them. | Police in the town are appealing for anyone with information about any of the incidents to contact them. |