Two held over child abuse pictures

The PSNI is questioning two people following their arrest as part of an international investigation into the possession of pictures…

The PSNI is questioning two people following their arrest as part of an international investigation into the possession of pictures depicting the abuse of children.

The pair, a man and a woman, were arrested last night in the North Antrim area by police from the Child Abuse and Rape Enquiry Unit.

The raids followed a similar operation on January 8 when 10 people were arrested.

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