PSNI Announces ‘Criminal Investigation’ Into Garvaghy Road Protests

PSNI announces ‘criminal investigation’ into Garvaghy Road protests

As protests continue against the Orange Order’s marches on Garvaghy Road, the PSNI has announced that it will be carrying out a ‘large-scale criminal investigation’.  Protestors, which have included Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill, have been blocking the Orange Order from marching down the road since Sunday.  The Drumcree parade traditionally […]

NI's top cop won't bow to mob rule

‘Shouting at me will have no effect’ - PSNI chief Jon Boutcher responds to Orange Order and Garvaghy residents’ complaints

Mr Boutcher added that “a large-scale criminal investigation is underway regarding unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road”

Mob rule must not be allowed to win, PSNI chief warns in Drumcree parade dispute

Jon Boutcher said he would continue to seek a way to facilitate an Orange Order march down the predominantly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.