Fears of Brexit violence as armed men hijack and torch bus in Northern Ireland

Loyalists reportedly claim attack in Newtownards in which driver was held at gunpoint, according to minister

Armed and masked men hijacked and set fire to a double-decker bus at dawn on Monday, fuelling fears of a fresh wave of Brexit-related violence in Northern Ireland.

The charred and smouldering remains of the vehicle remained in the Newtownards area on Monday afternoon.