1986: Fury over 'invasion' — Loyalist leader held after rally in Clontibret, Co Monaghan

'Mr. Ian Paisley’s right-hand man was questioned for most of the day about his part in the Loyalist "takeover" ... during which two unarmed gardai were beaten up'

Gardaí chasing suspects after petrol bombs were launched as Peter Robinson and his supporters marched through Clontibret, Co Monaghan in August, 1986. Picture: Alan Lewis/Photopress Belfast

NORTHERN IRELAND MP Mr. Peter Robinson is still being detained at Monaghan Garda Station early this morning following a Loyalist cross-Border raid into the Republic.

The DUP deputy leader, who is reported to be on hunger strike, was arrested in the Republic under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act at 2.30am on Thursday and brought to Monaghan Garda Station.