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Jim Dowson arrested in union flag protest probe Jim Dowson arrested in union flag protest probe
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Loyalist campaigner Jim Dowson has been arrested in east Belfast by police investigating offences linked to union flag protests in Northern Ireland.Loyalist campaigner Jim Dowson has been arrested in east Belfast by police investigating offences linked to union flag protests in Northern Ireland.
The arrest of Mr Dowson, a former British National Party fundraiser, follows those of two other loyalist campaigners, Willie Frazer and Jamie Bryson. The arrest of Mr Dowson, a former British National Party fundraiser, follows those of two other loyalists, Willie Frazer and Jamie Bryson.
Mr Frazer, who faces six charges linked to the ongoing union flag protests in Belfast, has been refused bail.Mr Frazer, who faces six charges linked to the ongoing union flag protests in Belfast, has been refused bail.
Mr Bryson was arrested on Thursday. Mr Bryson who was arrested on Thursday, also faces six charges.
Police are questioning the 23-year-old on suspicion of public order offences, again linked to the protests. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Saturday.
There have been protests since Belfast City Council voted on 3 December to limit the flying of the union flag from city hall.There have been protests since Belfast City Council voted on 3 December to limit the flying of the union flag from city hall.