Seven held in connection with 'cartoonist assassination plot'

Seven Muslims were arrested today in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist who depicted the Prophet Mohammed's head on a dog's body, gardaí have said.

Those held are aged from their mid 20s to mid 40s and are being held for questioning under Section 50 of Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Waterford, Tramore, Dungarvan and Thomastown garda stations.