PSNI probe loyalists after 'threat' to Irish Government target

A PSNI statement said: 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland is aware of an article which has been published [on] Monday, 31 October, concerning uncorroborated reports regarding Irish Government Ministers.'

The PSNI is actively monitoring the “intent and capability” of paramilitary organisations following media reports that loyalists groups had planned to attack an Irish Government target.

While An Garda Síochána declined to comment on the specific allegation, it said it treated any threat of violence “as a matter of serious concern”.