Man (19) facing charges in relation to Carrickfergus disorder

A 19-year-old man is to appear in court next month on charges relating to public disorder in Carrickfergus on April 5.

Detectives have charged him with a number of offences, including throwing petrol bomb, possession of fireworks without a licence, riot, possessing petrol bomb in suspicious circumstances and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

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He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday, June 16.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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