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More time given in NI sexual abuse inquiry

PSNI - Specialist detectives from three units involved in case
PSNI - Specialist detectives from three units involved in case

Detectives investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse in Co Down have been granted a further 36 hours to question four men and two women who were arrested yesterday.

The specialist detectives are from the Northern Ireland Public Protection Unit in three districts.

A seventh man also arrested as part of the investigation has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

He was questioned in connection with intimidation offences.