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14/09/2017
PSNI Called To Tackle Loyalist Paramilitaries In East Antrim
Sinn Féin has called on the PSNI to tackle loyalist paramilitaries in east Antrim and described the situation as "intolerable".
Northern leader Michelle O'Neill has written to Chief Constable George Hamilton following the rise in loyalist attacks in the area, including a shooting targeted at a child's bedroom.
She said: "The situation in east Antrim is becoming increasingly intolerable and I am concerned that not enough is being done to tackle the scourge of loyalist intimidation and violence which has now claimed a number of lives.
"I do acknowledge PSNI efforts that have resulted in a number of arrests where persons are subject to due process but the murderous activities of these groups cannot be tolerated.
"I want to commend the courage of local representatives such as my party colleague Oliver McMullan who has been at the forefront of tacking this issue and assisting victims from all communities. However, it is clear there needs to be a more robust approach from the PSNI.
"The most recent upsurge in loyalist attacks in the area, including a shooting that could have resulted in the death of three children, is a new low and a source of real concern.
"I am therefore urging the Chief Constable to make the necessary resources available to reassure local communities."
(CD)
Northern leader Michelle O'Neill has written to Chief Constable George Hamilton following the rise in loyalist attacks in the area, including a shooting targeted at a child's bedroom.
She said: "The situation in east Antrim is becoming increasingly intolerable and I am concerned that not enough is being done to tackle the scourge of loyalist intimidation and violence which has now claimed a number of lives.
"I do acknowledge PSNI efforts that have resulted in a number of arrests where persons are subject to due process but the murderous activities of these groups cannot be tolerated.
"I want to commend the courage of local representatives such as my party colleague Oliver McMullan who has been at the forefront of tacking this issue and assisting victims from all communities. However, it is clear there needs to be a more robust approach from the PSNI.
"The most recent upsurge in loyalist attacks in the area, including a shooting that could have resulted in the death of three children, is a new low and a source of real concern.
"I am therefore urging the Chief Constable to make the necessary resources available to reassure local communities."
(CD)
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