UDA commander held under terror act

The UDA commander in south Belfast, Jackie McDonald, was one of two men arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, a security source has confirmed.

The source said the two men were being questioned at the terrorist holding centre in Antrim in relation to serious crime in the Belfast area.

McDonald, a former loyalist prisoner, and a second man were picked up by detectives this morning.

They can be held for up to 24 hours before police have to seek an extension to their custody.