Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has said there is no place for sectarianism in Ballymena after sectarian slogans were painted on 25 properties. Councillor O’Lynn said: “I would condemn without hesitation whoever painted these sectarian slogans in Ballymena. People have enough concerns right now and this sort of criminal activity will only cause further distress. […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA has condemned the murder of a man in the Ardoyne area of Belfast. Naomi Long said: “I unreservedly condemn this senseless murder and offer my deepest sympathies to the family. Those responsible for this appalling crime have left a family grieving and a community in shock. There is no […]
Alliance representative for Lisburn South Alderman Amanda Grehan has said the community is in shock following reports of a murder in the Finch Gardens area. Alderman Grehan said: “There is great shock in the local community following news of the death of Natasha Melendez and I offer my deepest sympathies to her family and friends. […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has described a robbery on the Lisburn Road this morning as “reckless and crazy”. Ms Bradshaw said: “At a time of the biggest health crisis we have faced for over a century, for anyone to rob one of the few stores remaining open and providing essential services is reckless […]
Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has asked for public help for police investigating a murder in Ballymena. Councillor O’Lynn said: “I would offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the man murdered in the Galgorm Road area of Ballymena. The police investigation is at a very early stage and I would urge anyone […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has called for support for the police following a shooting in Comber. Kellie Armstrong said: “I condemn without reservation whoever was behind this shooting in Comber. The police are treating this attack as attempted murder and it is vital those responsible are taken off the streets as soon as possible. […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned those behind the armed robbery of a cash-in-transit van in the city. The report of the incident was received around 7.50am. Academy Street and Exchange Street were closed while enquiries were ongoing. “I condemn the actions of those who carried out this incident,” said Councillor McAllister. “It […]
Alliance MLA for East Belfast Chris Lyttle has condemned those behind an attack on a man in East Belfast. Chris Lyttle said: “Whoever was behind this attack on a man in Knock Grove needs to be condemned without reservation. Police are treating this attack as a racially motivated hate crime and I would appeal to […]
Alliance Alderman Yvonne Boyle has said that shootings in Coleraine must stop. Alderman Boyle said: “It is unbelievable that someone could recklessly fire shots at two houses in Oakvale Park in Coleraine without caring who they hit. People in the houses could have been killed or injured. This is the second time in recent weeks […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned those behind a pipe bomb attack on a house in Castlereagh. Councillor Long said: “Whoever threw this pipe bomb were totally reckless. They did not know if there was anyone in the house in Carncaver Road and obviously did not care who could have been killed or injured. “I […]