Four arrests after police officer injured at Maghaberry Prison protest

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Four men have been arrested following disturbances at a demonstration outside Maghaberry Prison.

The suspects, aged in their 20s, are being held on suspicion of a number of public order offences yesterday.

One police officer was injured as a result of the incident.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police have arrested four men, aged in their 20’s, following disturbances at a demonstration being held outside Maghaberry Prison.

"The men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of public order offences and are currently in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.

"One police officer was injured as a result of the disturbances."

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