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Michelle O'Neill has not yet received a PSNI investigation letter over Garvaghy Road protests
Overview
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has stated she has not yet received a letter from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) regarding her participation in recent protests against the Orange Order march down the Garvaghy Road. The PSNI began issuing letters inviting people suspected of committing offences linked to the protests to interview. While some Sinn Féin representatives and other politicians like PBP MLA Gerry Carroll have received correspondence, O'Neill stated she expects to receive a letter and will respond accordingly.
Key points
- First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed she has not yet received a PSNI investigation letter over the Drumcree parading dispute protests.
- The PSNI started issuing letters to individuals reasonably suspected of committing offences linked to the Garvaghy Road protests.
- People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll confirmed he received a police letter and intends to make his case robustly.
- Unionist politicians have called for action and sanctions against senior Sinn Féin politicians who took part in blocking the march.
- The policing operation surrounding the dispute has cost approximately £3 million so far according to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher.