Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has condemned those behind violence which saw dozens of petrol bombs thrown. The disorder in Derry-Londonderry on Saturday around 10pm saw petrol bombs launched into the Fountain estate before police were attacked with them, as well as with bricks and bottles. “I utterly condemn this violence. Such reckless acts […]
Alliance MLA Naomi Long has condemned those behind what police are investigating as a punishment style assault that took place close to the Comber Greenway on Tuesday night. Naomi Long said: “This was a vicious paramilitary-style attack, carried out by those who are determined to maintain their illegal control over communities through violence and intimidation. […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said all paramilitaries need to leave the stage immediately, after the Chief Constable said Provisional IRA structures still exist. George Hamilton said although the group was not actively involved in violence or organised criminality, some of its structures still existed to “provide communication for the broader republican movement…and […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned a burglary in his constituency in which a woman was tied to a bath. The female, in her 50s, was robbed by three men at the property in the Paisley Road area of Carrickfergus on Saturday just before midnight. She had her wrists bound with cable ties […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has condemned those behind a crude bomb packed with nails, which was used to target a home in East Belfast. The incident occurred in the Bloomfield Road area on Saturday morning, Councillor Armitage said: “This is an extremely worrying incident and I must condemn all those behind this callous attack. “Everyone […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown has criticised those behind the erection of new UVF flags at the shared housing development Cantrell Close. He said: “People will be waking up this morning facing a renewed paramilitary claim on their area. We must be united in our condemnation of this kind of intimidation. “I am seeking an […]
Alliance Newtownabbey Councillor Billy Webb has condemned those behind a pipe bomb found during a security alert in the area. The viable device was discovered after a resident reported the suspicious object in their front garden in the Arthur Avenue area. Locals were moved to the Valley Leisure Centre this morning while the alert was […]
Alliance East Belfast Councillor David Armitage has hit out at those behind more racist graffiti in the area, saying it is time for it to stop. Councillor Armitage was speaking after the graffiti was daubed on new homes in a development on the Beersbridge Road, close to where previous racist and sectarian graffiti was sprayed. […]
Alliance West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stephen Donnelly has condemned those behind a bomb which was found following searches in Strabane. Three men were arrested following homes being evacuated in the Drumrallagh area of the town. Police discovered a viable explosive device, which was made safe and the alert ended around 5pm. Police said the searches […]
Alliance Councillor Karen Douglas has described her shock at reports of a severe attack on a young person in Bangor on Friday night. She added: “This appears to have been an extremely vicious attack and my thoughts are with the young person, who I hope will have a full recovery. “This is an active investigation […]