Menu
09/10/2001
Politicians condemn gun attack on popular student bar
Politicians have condemned a gun attack on a popular student bar in Belfast’s city centre.
The condemnation follows news of shots being fired at Lavery’s bar in Bradbury Place on Sunday 7th October around 8pm. No-one was hurt in the attack, in which police say a shotgun was fired at the front of the pub from a passing car.
Assembly member for South Belfast Alasdair McDonnell (SDLP) said the gun attack was a serious and worrying development. Mr McDonnell said: “Sunday night’s attack on Lavery’s was an extremely worrying development. Lavery’s is an institution in Belfast and is frequented by the people from all sections of the community. It is generally full of students and other young people, and it is miraculous that there were no fatalities. The scum who carried out this attack must be swiftly brought to justice.”
South Belfast Sinn Féin councillor Alex Maskey has maintained that the loyalist paramilitary group, the UDA, were responsible for the attack at the weekend. He said: “This area attracts many nationalists to its restaurants and bars and has a high student population. I would call upon all nationalists to be vigilant. The Secretary of State’s climb down in the face of the UDA violence has given new momentum to that organisation. The UDA in south Belfast are using this to their full advantage in upping the ante against the nationalist population.” (AMcE)
The condemnation follows news of shots being fired at Lavery’s bar in Bradbury Place on Sunday 7th October around 8pm. No-one was hurt in the attack, in which police say a shotgun was fired at the front of the pub from a passing car.
Assembly member for South Belfast Alasdair McDonnell (SDLP) said the gun attack was a serious and worrying development. Mr McDonnell said: “Sunday night’s attack on Lavery’s was an extremely worrying development. Lavery’s is an institution in Belfast and is frequented by the people from all sections of the community. It is generally full of students and other young people, and it is miraculous that there were no fatalities. The scum who carried out this attack must be swiftly brought to justice.”
South Belfast Sinn Féin councillor Alex Maskey has maintained that the loyalist paramilitary group, the UDA, were responsible for the attack at the weekend. He said: “This area attracts many nationalists to its restaurants and bars and has a high student population. I would call upon all nationalists to be vigilant. The Secretary of State’s climb down in the face of the UDA violence has given new momentum to that organisation. The UDA in south Belfast are using this to their full advantage in upping the ante against the nationalist population.” (AMcE)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 January 2005
Quicker treatment hope for heart attack victims
A scheme aimed at bringing treatment to heart attack victims as quickly as possible will be launched this month in a number of regions across the province.
Quicker treatment hope for heart attack victims
A scheme aimed at bringing treatment to heart attack victims as quickly as possible will be launched this month in a number of regions across the province.
09 December 2004
Police urge students to ‘lock up’ as term ends
Police in south Belfast are urging students to ‘lock up before they leave’ as the end of the university term approaches.
Police urge students to ‘lock up’ as term ends
Police in south Belfast are urging students to ‘lock up before they leave’ as the end of the university term approaches.
14 April 2005
Former east Belfast UDA leader has bank accounts frozen
Former east Belfast UDA leader Jim Gray has had his bank accounts frozen, Banbridge Magistrates Court heard today. The 47-year-old, who was charged at the weekend with possessing and concealing criminal property but who denies the charges, appeared by video link from Maghaberry Prison and spoke only to confirm his name.
Former east Belfast UDA leader has bank accounts frozen
Former east Belfast UDA leader Jim Gray has had his bank accounts frozen, Banbridge Magistrates Court heard today. The 47-year-old, who was charged at the weekend with possessing and concealing criminal property but who denies the charges, appeared by video link from Maghaberry Prison and spoke only to confirm his name.
26 June 2017
Man Shot In The Legs In North Belfast
A man has been shot in the legs in north Belfast. The paramilitary-style attack happened in the Jamaica Street area on Sunday, 25 June. The man was taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Man Shot In The Legs In North Belfast
A man has been shot in the legs in north Belfast. The paramilitary-style attack happened in the Jamaica Street area on Sunday, 25 June. The man was taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
29 January 2014
PSNI Appeal For Information After Cars Set Alight In North Belfast
The PSNI have appealed for information after four cars were set alight in north Belfast. Police say the suspected arson attack happened at around 22:30 on Tuesday night on the Whitewell Road. It is understood no one was injured in the incidents.
PSNI Appeal For Information After Cars Set Alight In North Belfast
The PSNI have appealed for information after four cars were set alight in north Belfast. Police say the suspected arson attack happened at around 22:30 on Tuesday night on the Whitewell Road. It is understood no one was injured in the incidents.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
