House searches follow Derry arrests

Police are carrying out searches at a number of homes in Derry.

The searches follow the arrest of four men in the city last night.

Homes at Bligh’s Lane (pictured) and Beechwood Avenue are among those being searched.

Earlier today, the PSNI said the four - aged 38, 42, 45 and 46 – were arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch investigating dissident republican terrorist activity in the city.

The four were detained after a silver Toyota car was stopped and searched at Mariannus Park in the Hazelbank area at around 9pm.

Specialist Firearms Officers (SFO) from the PSNI were involved in the operation.

All four are being questioned at the PSNI’s serious crime suite at Antrim Police Station.

Speaking earlier, PSNI Detective Inspector Jenna Fitzpatrick "enquiries are continuing."!