The loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson was arrested and later released by the PSNI on Thursday.

Police said they arrested a man as part of an investigation into criminality linked to the UVF in east Belfast.

They said the 28-year-old man, arrested in north Down, was being questioned on suspicion of unlawfully supplying door staff following searches in Bangor, Donaghadee and Newtownards.

Mr Bryson has denied involvement in any criminal activity.

Police said the man was released on bail pending further inquiries.