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Three to face terrorism charges | Three to face terrorism charges |
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Three men are expected to appear in court later charged with terrorism offences. | Three men are expected to appear in court later charged with terrorism offences. |
It is understood the charges relate to weekend disturbances at Carrickfergus in County Antrim. | It is understood the charges relate to weekend disturbances at Carrickfergus in County Antrim. |
A police officer was shot after rival loyalist gangs clashed in the town's Castlemara Estate on Saturday night. | A police officer was shot after rival loyalist gangs clashed in the town's Castlemara Estate on Saturday night. |
Police said they were maintaining a high visibility presence in the area. The men, aged 34, 36 and 40, are to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court. | Police said they were maintaining a high visibility presence in the area. The men, aged 34, 36 and 40, are to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court. |
A total of six people have been arrested in connection with the violence to date. | |
A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released without charge on Monday night. | A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released without charge on Monday night. |
Meanwhile, a 17-year-old man is expected to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on 17 August charged with possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the incident. | |
A 36-year-old man arrested on Monday remains in custody. He is being questioned about the attempted murder of a civilian stabbed during the disturbances. |
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