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Man held over snatched Paisley hospital picture

Saturday 25 February 2012 20:00 EST

A man has been arrested on suspicion of taking a picture of Ian Paisley in his hospital bed. The 85-year-old former Northern Ireland First Minister is recovering from a serious illness in the Ulster Hospital outside Belfast.

The 41-year-old man detained is believed to be a staff member. Police said he was arrested as part of an investigation into an allegation of misconduct in a public office. He has been released on bail.

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