In the North, police investigating 'violent dissident Republican activity' have arrested 12 men in Newry, County Down.

The men, aged between 36 and 75, were arrested at a house in Ardcarne Park in the city yesterday evening.

All 12 have been taken to Antrim PSNI station for questioning.

Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes says the police are determined to investigate any individual who is suspected of involvement in serious crime in its commitment to keeping the community safe.