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Organisers say it was not a protest and they had been there to secure and defend only
Various hundred men and women have taken part in a “protect our statues” protest outside the house Belfast Town Hall.
Organisers say it was set up to protect war memorials amid assaults on statues of historic figures across the British isles in the latest times.
Memorials have been qualified through anti-racism protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in the US.
Law enforcement say there ended up a number of distinct protests across NI on Saturday and no arrests or fines have been designed.
Saturday’s demonstration in Belfast was organised to coincide with a doable Black Life Make any difference rally, which did not come about.
The crowd, mainly of gentlemen sporting facial area masks, stood at the entrance of Metropolis Hall for around an hour ahead of singing the British nationwide anthem and quietly dispersing by about 14:00 BST.
Organisers say this was not a protest or a political movement, and they were being there to secure and protect only.
The Belfast Cenotaph is located in the grounds of the Town Corridor, which have been shut for the duration of the coronavirus lockdown.
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There have been some violent scenes on the streets of London on Saturday
In London, law enforcement ended up pelted with bottles during confrontations with demonstrators who stated they ended up safeguarding statues from anti-racism activists.
On Friday, statues in the city’s Parliament Sq. like of Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi have been boarded up to avert them remaining specific.
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PSNI Assistant Main Constable Barbara Gray claimed: “Different teams representing a variety of causes gathered at a variety of spots across Northern Eire today (Saturday 13th June), which law enforcement attended.
“Due to the mother nature of the various protests and gatherings, local community law enforcement ongoing to have interaction, reveal and persuade individuals to comply with the Wellness Safety Restrictions.
“No arrests were being created, and no fines or Neighborhood Resolution Notices were issued right now.
“Even so, we had a considerable evidence accumulating operation in area, and proof gathered will now be reviewed and we will operate with our companions in the Public Prosecution Assistance as acceptable.”
Persons were fined for using part in Black Life Subject protests in Belfast and Londonderry underneath lockdown constraints past weekend.
