Second man charged to court in connection with Dungiven incident

Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating a report that a number of masked and armed men entered licensed premises in Dungiven on Friday, January 19, have charged a 30-year-old man to court.

He is charged with professing membership of a proscribed organisation, possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court tomorrow, Thursday, January 25.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Detective Inspector Wilson issued the following appeal : "Our investigation remains ongoing and as part of this, we want to speak to anyone who has information on the whereabouts or movement of a white Peugeot Partner van bearing the registration MK62 POA.

"If you have any information, the number to call is 101 quoting reference number 1421 19/01/24.”