Man arrested over online posts relating to Northern Ireland disorder

Police have dealt with several nights of disorder in Northern Ireland (Brian Lawless/PA)

A man has been arrested by detectives investigating online posts relating to recent disorder in Northern Ireland.

The 32-year-old was arrested in the Larne area.

He is being held on suspicion of encouraging or assisting offences and possession of a class B controlled drug.

Officers seized a number of items including electronic devices and a small quantity of a class B controlled drug, during a search of a house in Larne.