Man for NI court on terrorism charges

Police investigating terrorist activity in Northern Ireland tonight charged a man with a series of offences.

The 33-year-old will appear in court tomorrow to face charges of possession of explosives, manufacturing explosives, possession of ammunition and possession of items likely to be of use to terrorism.

The man was arrested by police on Sunday during a security force operation in the south Armagh village of Crossmaglen.

He will appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

PA