Man released after questioning over shots being fired in Derry/Londonderry

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The suspect was questioned in Belfast

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A man arrested on Saturday over shots being fired at a republican commemoration in Derry/Londonderry has been released.

The 30-year-old was questioned under terrorism legislation in connection with events in Galliagh on August 20th.

Police say the incident remains under investigation.

The PSNI had previously said a number of items were seized when a house was searched during the arrest operation. 

Detective Inspector McKenna said: “A number of items were seized and a 30-year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act.”

He had been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave police station for questioning

Footage that circulated widely on social media showed two masked men firing shots in front of a mural of INLA hunger striker Michael Devine

The incident was heavily criticised by the unionist community, which called for a full investigation.

 

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