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06 Sept 2025

County Derry arrest in connection with Waterside security alert

A 54-year-old man is in custody.

County Derry arrest in connection with Waterside security alert

The arrest took place in Dungiven.

Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 54-year-old man from the Dungiven area as part of the investigation into a vehicle hijacking and subsequent security alert in the Waterside area of Derry/Londonderry on Sunday November 20th.

The man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station where he is being questioned.

The investigation continues and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1664 20/11/22.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org  

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