Detectives from PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Branch investigating a security alert in the Rocavan Meadow area of Broughshane on June 15, 2020, have charged a 54 year old man with making explosives with intent to endanger life.

He is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today, Saturday, May 8, for a first remand hearing.

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

The man was arrested on Thursday with the assistance from officers in Police Scotland.