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06 Sept 2025

28 year old man arrested following vehicle hijacking and Derry security alert

28 year old man arrested following vehicle hijacking and Derry security alert

Detectives investigating a vehicle hijacking and subsequent security alert in the Waterside area of Derry on Sunday, 20 November have arrested a 28 year old man in the Claudy area this morning (Sunday 4th December).

He has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station to be 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  

The 28 year old has also been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and possession of a firearm in connection with an incident that is believed to have occurred in Claudy on 10 November.

It's understood a man was threatened with a firearm and taken from premises on Main Street by two masked men on 10 November.

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