A statement from the party leaders on the murder of Lyra McKee. “We want to express our condemnation in the strongest terms possible at the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. “The murder of Lyra McKee is first and foremost a devastating loss for her grieving partner, family and friends, and our thoughts are with them […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said she is “utterly shocked” after journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead by dissident republicans during violence in Derry-Londonderry. Police have said the ‘New IRA’ are likely behind the incident, which came during rioting in the Creggan area. The 29-year-old was shot at the scene and later died in […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said the death of three teenagers following an incident at a hotel in Cookstown is “heart-breaking”. Two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old died following reports of a crush among young people waiting to get into a St Patrick’s Day party at the Greenvale Hotel. A number of others have also been […]
Alliance Armagh representative Jackie Coade has expressed her condolences following the death of a nine-year-old girl in a car crash there. The Hamiltonsbawn Road has been closed between Ratarnet Road and Lenalea Road following the crash this morning. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by this tragedy, and my deepest condolences go out to the […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has offered his condolences to the family of Sam McCready, after the well-known playwright passed away this week. Emmet said: “A founding member of the Lyric Theatre, Sam McCready’s work spanned many years, inspiring generations of actors and he will be sorely missed. “His work, from his paintings to his published […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has expressed his shock after the death of a man following an assault in East Belfast. A murder investigation has been opened after the attack on the 45-year-old man in Cluan Place off the Albertbridge Road around 9pm yesterday (Sunday). “First and foremost, my thoughts go out to the family and […]
Alliance North Down Councillor Karen Douglas has expressed her condolences after a woman in her 70s was killed after being hit by a car in Bangor. The pedestrian was walking at the Windmill Road junction with the Donaghadee Road around 7.15pm yesterday (Saturday) when she was hit. She died at the scene. “This is shocking […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has expressed her sympathy after a homeless man died in Belfast city centre. The man, believed to be in his mid-30s, was found in a doorway on High Street by staff members from the Welcome Organisation. “This is a tragedy and my thoughts go out to this man’s friends and family,” […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has expressed her sadness after the death of former Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown was announced. Mrs Long said: “This is very sad news tonight. Paddy was a genuinely inspirational and dynamic politician who I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet. “A great orator and enormously charismatic figure, he was […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has extended her sympathies to the people of London after a suspected terrorist attack in the city this morning. A man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament, injuring several people, around 7.30am. Two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening […]