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Northern Ireland Assembly member Gerry Carroll interviewed by police over Drumcree protests
Overview
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll has been voluntarily interviewed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) regarding his involvement in protests over the Drumcree parading dispute on Garvaghy Road. Carroll defended his actions, stating he was exercising his right to peaceful assembly. Other politicians, including First Minister Michelle O'Neill, have also received letters from police seeking interviews over the demonstrations, drawing criticism from unionist parties.
Key points
- People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll attended a voluntary police interview at Musgrave PSNI station regarding Drumcree protests.
- Carroll stated he gave a prepared statement and made no apology for supporting Garvaghy Road residents.
- Police began issuing interview letters to individuals suspected of committing offences linked to the demonstrations.
- First Minister Michelle O'Neill and other senior Sinn Féin politicians have also confirmed receiving police letters.
- Unionist parties have called for action against nationalist politicians over their involvement in the protests.
- The Drumcree dispute centres on a contentious Orange Order march along the nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.