Four charged with kidnap attempt

The four men were arrested at the scene of the shooting

Four men have been charged with a number of offences over an alleged attempt to take a family hostage in County Londonderry.

Two shots were fired by police during the operation at Newbridge near Toome.

The men, aged 24, 26, 32 and 58 years have been charged with conspiracy to rob, consiracy to kidnap, and conspiracy to falsely imprison.

They also face firearms charges. They were arrested at a house on the Aughrim Road at about 0100 BST on Friday.