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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Daily Mirror
Four arrested and three cautioned following protests against pro-Gaza march
Four men have been arrested in Co Down following what police have termed a minor disorder associated with a protest against a march for Gaza. Activists took part in a Great March for Gaza event on Saturday from Lurgan to Omeath, designed to symbolise the length of the Gaza Strip during a demonstration and fundraising event. However, disorder broke out as the march passed through the village of Scarva where a counter-protest was held. Police said four men were arrested following minor disorder associated with the Scarva portion of the event. Three men were also cautioned in relation to public order offences at the towpath between Portadown and Newry. In Newry, a flag believed to be associated with a prescribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police. Superintendent Norman Haslett said it was an appropriate and proportionate operation. "Police officers were in attendance at an event which commenced in Lurgan and continued into Newry on Saturday June 7," he said. "We were also present at a number of protests that were held in connection with this event. "Three males were cautioned in relation to public order offences at the towpath between Portadown and Newry and four males were arrested following minor disorder associated with a protest held at the Main Street in Scarva. "These protests had not been notified to the Parades Commission as required by law and officers issued warnings to this effect. "An evidence-gathering operation was in place and we will now review the footage gathered and consider any potential offences. "In Newry, a flag believed to be associated with a prescribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police and this is subject to an ongoing police investigation. "This was an appropriate and proportionate policing operation to ensure that the safety of everyone involved was maintained and that the law was upheld." Sinn Fein Upper Bann MLA John O'Dowd commended the Lurgan branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) for organising the march. "On Saturday, thousands walked the equivalent length of the Gaza Strip to show our support for the defenceless civilians of Palestine who continue to face displacement, ethnic cleansing and starvation," he said. "It is no longer acceptable to stand by while Israel commits war crimes. Those complicit must finally act to end this campaign of murder and terror. "I want to commend Lurgan IPSC and all who helped make Saturday's march a success. "Unfortunately, a number of Israeli flags were placed along the route, as well as some protesters, but this did not affect the spirit or determination of those taking part. "We must continue to increase pressure on the international community to isolate Israel through boycott, divestment and sanctions until its systematic genocidal policies are brought to an end."
Sunday World
a day ago
- Politics
- Sunday World
Four arrests following protests against pro-Gaza march as cops probe terror flag
There was a heavy police presence at the 'Great March for Gaza' Four men have been arrested following disorder at a pro-Palestine protest and counter demonstrations in Co Armagh over the weekend. There was a heavy police presence at the 'Great March for Gaza' as hundreds of activists made their way through Lurgan, Bleary, Moneypenny Bridge, Scarva, Portadown, Newry, and Victoria Lock on Saturday. Those walking the 25 mile route – which is the same length of the Gaza Strip – to raise funds for Palestinian aid encountered counter demonstrations as they passed through three counties. Police confirmed three other men were cautioned in relation to the event which was organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) Lurgan, in collaboration with IPSC branches in Mid Ulster, Newry, Armagh, Portadown, and Louth. They also said a flag believed to represent a proscribed terror group was confiscated from a parade participant and is the subject of an ongoing investigation. Superintendent Norman Haslett said: 'We were also present at a number of protests that were held in connection with this event. "Three males were cautioned in relation to public order offences at the towpath between Portadown and Newry and four males were arrested following minor disorder associated with a protest held at the Main Street in Scarva. "These protests had not been notified to the Parades Commission as required by law and officers issued warnings to this effect. An evidence-gathering operation was in place and we will now review the footage gathered and consider any potential offences. 'In Newry, a flag believed to be associated with a prescribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police and this is subject to an ongoing police investigation. "This was an appropriate and proportionate policing operation to ensure that the safety of everyone involved was maintained and that the law was upheld.' (Alamy/PA) Today's News in 90 Seconds - 08 June 2025
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Four arrests after protest disorder in Scarva
Four men have been arrested after minor disorder associated with a protest held in Main Street in Scarva, in County Down. It is understood to have involved an unnotified counter-protest opposing a pro-Palestine march going from Lurgan to Newry on Saturday. Three men were also cautioned in relation to public order offences at the towpath between Portadown and Newry, also understood to be an unnotified counter-protest. By law those organising a protest against a public procession must notify the Parades Commission not less than 14 days before the date on which the parade is to be held. Supt Norman Haslett, who was responsible for the policing operation, said footage will now be reviewed and they will "consider any potential offences". In Newry, police said a flag, believed to be associated with a proscribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police and this is subject to an ongoing police investigation. Supt Haslett said it was an "appropriate and proportionate policing operation to ensure that the safety of everyone involved was maintained and that the law was upheld".
Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Four arrests after disorder at ‘Great March for Gaza' protest in Co Armagh as police probe terror flag
There was a heavy police presence at the 'Great March for Gaza' as hundreds of activists made their way through Lurgan, Bleary, Moneypenny Bridge, Scarva, Portadown, Newry, and Victoria Lock on Saturday. Those walking the 25 mile route – which is the same length of the Gaza Strip – to raise funds for Palestinian aid encountered counter demonstrations as they passed through three counties. Police confirmed three other men were cautioned in relation to the event which was organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) Lurgan, in collaboration with IPSC branches in Mid Ulster, Newry, Armagh, Portadown, and Louth. They also said a flag believed to represent a proscribed terror group was confiscated from a parade participant and is the subject of an ongoing investigation. Superintendent Norman Haslett said: 'We were also present at a number of protests that were held in connection with this event. "Three males were cautioned in relation to public order offences at the towpath between Portadown and Newry and four males were arrested following minor disorder associated with a protest held at the Main Street in Scarva. "These protests had not been notified to the Parades Commission as required by law and officers issued warnings to this effect. An evidence-gathering operation was in place and we will now review the footage gathered and consider any potential offences. 'In Newry, a flag believed to be associated with a prescribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police and this is subject to an ongoing police investigation. "This was an appropriate and proportionate policing operation to ensure that the safety of everyone involved was maintained and that the law was upheld.'
ITV News
7 days ago
- General
- ITV News
Colm Eastwood court case over pro-Palestine rally put back to July
Northern Ireland SDLP Derry A case in which former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood is charged in relation to taking part in an unnotified parade in Northern Ireland has been put back until charge relates to a pro-Palestinian rally that took place last February at Derry's War Memorial in the Diamond area of the city speeches, participants walked to Derry's Guildhall. Under Northern Ireland's legislation governing parades and processions, the organisers of such events must apply in advance to the Parades Commission adjudication body for permission to 42, is one of five people facing prosecution in relation to the event on February 14 last court heard that more time was needed to allow for representations being made in relation to a request made by two defendants to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS) to review the basis for pursuing the two defendants who have already requested the review are university lecturer Goretti Horgan, 69, from Westland Avenue in Derry, and fellow pro-Palestinian activist Davina Pulis, 36, from Knoxhill Avenue in the court had heard previously that Eastwood is also set to challenge the basis for prosecuting Joe Brolly said in court on Tuesday that he represented 'well-known SDLP man' Mr Eastwood in the case and asked for the matter to be put back said there was a 'substantial amount of law to get through' and they were in process of making a formal request for a review to the matter was put back five weeks and will be heard again on July 8.
