Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said he is shocked after the discovery of a man’s body in North Belfast led to police launching a murder investigation. Two men, aged 26 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery in Orient Gardens off the Cliftonville Road. Police have asked anyone in the […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said violence is never the answer, after Gerry Adams said it was justified in order to reach political aims in certain circumstances. The former Sinn Féin president was speaking to a German website when he was asked if violence was a legitimate means to reach aims. He replied: “I think […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned an attack on the PSNI in Londonderry on Easter Monday. Reports indicate petrol bombs and stones were thrown at PSNI vehicles during an illegal dissident republican parade in Derry. Stewart Dickson said: “It is completely unacceptable to see the PSNI come under attack in this way. Respect for the […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has condemned a UDA threat against a Belfast Journalist. Reacting to the news, Dr Farry said Journalists must have the freedom to report on the continued influence of paramilitaries on our streets, adding his thoughts where with the person targeted for doing their job. He said: “This attempt at using […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned those behind an assault being treated as sectarian in which a 14-year-old boy suffered head injuries. The boy, who has since been discharged from hospital, was attacked by three youths with sticks during disturbances in the North Queen Street area of North Belfast on Saturday. Police, who said a […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned an attack on an Orange hall in Co Tyrone. Glenageeragh Orange Hall in Augher received minor damage after a petrol bomb attack yesterday morning (Saturday). Police have said the incident is being treated as a hate crime. “This was nothing more than pure hatred, likely carried out by mindless, […]