Limavady UUP Councillor Aaron Callan quits party to join the DUP

Limavady based Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Aaron Callan has quit the Ulster Unionist Party.

It is understood that the 29-year-old intends to join the DUP.

The Ulster Unionist Party have released a short statement commenting on his departure.

It said: "We have built our success in recent years on teamwork. On that basis Councillor Callan is unlikely to be missed."

Callan was first elected to Causeway Coast and Glens Council in 2014.