PSNI launches criminal investigation into Garvaghy Road protest

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Police have launched a large-scale criminal investigation into unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a large-scale criminal investigation into unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road. Protesters blocked the mainly nationalist road in an effort to prevent an Orange Order parade from taking place.

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher stated that policing the parade cannot happen 'at any cost', indicating the force will not compromise its principles in managing the contentious event. He described the investigation as 'robust', responding to complaints of lawbreaking during the protest.

Boutcher said these meetings are taking place against the backdrop of ongoing discussions with the Secretary of State. The investigation is due to begin next week.

How it is being reported

• Garvaghy Road investigation to start next week - RobinsonBBC Northern Ireland · 2 Oct, 12:50
• As Boutcher promises ‘robust’ probe into complaints of Sinn Féin lawbreaking on Garvaghy Road, he knows PSNI’s reputation is on the lineBelfast Telegraph · 1 Oct, 19:21
• Garvaghy Road parade will not be policed 'at any cost' - PSNI chiefBBC Northern Ireland · 30 Sept, 15:17
• "Large-scale criminal investigation underway regarding unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road"- PSNI ChiefBelfast Live · 30 Sept, 13:32

In this story: PSNI · Jon Boutcher · Garvaghy Road · Orange Order · Sinn Féin

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