Four held over dissident activity

Four people have been arrested in Derry in connection with dissident republican activity.

Four people have been arrested in Derry in connection with dissident republican activity.

Three men - aged 54, 43 and 23 - and a 16-year-old boy were detained in the Brandywell area by detectives last night.

A suspected firearm was recovered during the operation. The four were taken to Antrim police station for questioning.

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