Syrian Democratic Forces capture 'Irish citizen' in anti-ISIS operation

The Irish passport-holder is a man in his mid 40s, who previously lived and worked as a security guard in Dublin.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is checking reports that an Irish man has been arrested by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighting ISIS in eastern Syria.

The Kurdish-led SDF has issued a statement claiming it has arrested five men - including one from Ireland, two from America and two from Pakistan.