PSNI release man in probe into 'shots fired at Derry bonfire'

A 25-year-old man arrested in the Derry area on Tuesday morning, 8th November, has been released following questioning.

He was arrested under the Terrorism Act by Detectives from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating reports of shots being fired at a bonfire in the city in August.

A number of searches were also carried out and items were seized for further examination. The investigation continues.

Detective Inspector Clara Heaton said: “Today’s arrest and searches are part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity and a number of items have been seized and removed for further examination.

“Enquiries are still ongoing into this incident, which was reported on Monday 15th August.

"Anyone with information, or who may have captured footage which may assist enquiries, is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 2217 of 15/08/22."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/ makeareport/ You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/