Menu
19/06/2017
Warnings Issued After Bonfire Material Set Alight Next To Homes
Young people involved in a spate of anti-social behaviour in North Belfast have been urged to "desist".
It comes after a bonfire material stored next to homes and businesses in the New Lodge Road area was set alight on Sunday, 18 June.
Sinn Féin Councillor, JJ Magee, said that the fire could have ended in tragedy.
JJ Magee said: "There are a small number of youths in the area who have been involved in a spate of anti-social behaviour related to a bonfire.
"They have broken into a local building site, near a day care centre, stole planks, ladders and destroyed CCTV.
"They have attacked residents with bottles who asked them move wood away from their homes, and threatened Housing Executive workers.
"However, setting fire to wood piled near businesses and homes is a whole different level of threat to the people who live there.
"This incident could have led to serious damage to property or to serious injury.
"I am working with council, the Housing Executive and the emergency services to tackle this blight.
"I am also appealing to the young people involved to desist from any further activity before someone is killed or seriously injured."
(MH/LM)
It comes after a bonfire material stored next to homes and businesses in the New Lodge Road area was set alight on Sunday, 18 June.
Sinn Féin Councillor, JJ Magee, said that the fire could have ended in tragedy.
JJ Magee said: "There are a small number of youths in the area who have been involved in a spate of anti-social behaviour related to a bonfire.
"They have broken into a local building site, near a day care centre, stole planks, ladders and destroyed CCTV.
"They have attacked residents with bottles who asked them move wood away from their homes, and threatened Housing Executive workers.
"However, setting fire to wood piled near businesses and homes is a whole different level of threat to the people who live there.
"This incident could have led to serious damage to property or to serious injury.
"I am working with council, the Housing Executive and the emergency services to tackle this blight.
"I am also appealing to the young people involved to desist from any further activity before someone is killed or seriously injured."
(MH/LM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 November 2024
Alliance Warns Of Post Office Closure Impact On Vulnerable
Alliance Communities spokespeople Sian Mulholland MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA have warned that the closure of local Crown Post Office branches could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of society.
Alliance Warns Of Post Office Closure Impact On Vulnerable
Alliance Communities spokespeople Sian Mulholland MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA have warned that the closure of local Crown Post Office branches could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of society.
17 May 2018
Hundreds Of New Homes To Be Developed In Co Down
Approximately 50 construction jobs are to be created as part of a £50million project to develop 900 new homes in Comber, Co Down. Northern Ireland homebuilders Hagan Homes has started construction work on the first phase of the 'Enler Village' site on the Newtownards Road, which includes the development of 17 new homes.
Hundreds Of New Homes To Be Developed In Co Down
Approximately 50 construction jobs are to be created as part of a £50million project to develop 900 new homes in Comber, Co Down. Northern Ireland homebuilders Hagan Homes has started construction work on the first phase of the 'Enler Village' site on the Newtownards Road, which includes the development of 17 new homes.
20 September 2005
Minister affirms plan for vulnerable people
Social Development Minister David Hanson MP today reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the problems faced by vulnerable people in Northern Ireland.
Minister affirms plan for vulnerable people
Social Development Minister David Hanson MP today reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the problems faced by vulnerable people in Northern Ireland.
15 April 2013
McCausland Visits £1.1m Housing Development
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited a recently completed, £1.1m housing development in Monkstown. The 12 family homes at Ards Drive have been developed by Connswater Homes with part funding from the Northern Ireland Executive. All homes have been allocated to families from the social housing waiting list.
McCausland Visits £1.1m Housing Development
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited a recently completed, £1.1m housing development in Monkstown. The 12 family homes at Ards Drive have been developed by Connswater Homes with part funding from the Northern Ireland Executive. All homes have been allocated to families from the social housing waiting list.
18 June 2012
Owners Of Nightclub Fined
The owners of a Portrush holiday homes park was fined a total of £2,000 after dumping demolition waste without a licence. Cloughorr Investments owns the Golf Links holiday homes park off Bushmills Road in the north coast town.
Owners Of Nightclub Fined
The owners of a Portrush holiday homes park was fined a total of £2,000 after dumping demolition waste without a licence. Cloughorr Investments owns the Golf Links holiday homes park off Bushmills Road in the north coast town.
-
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.
