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Residents abused as loyalist revellers pass through streets Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann has condemned abuse directed at residents in Belfast city centre. Picture by Declan Roughan Paul Ainsworth 13 July, 2021 01:00
RESIDENTS living close to Belfast city centre say sectarian abuse was hurled at them by loyalist revellers they claim were directed towards their area.
Householders in the Barrack Street, John Street and Hamill Street areas were described as being fearful of leaving their homes on Monday as crowds celebrating the Twelfth moved through the mainly nationalist streets.
An MLA spoke of disgraceful scenes as residents were subjected to abuse, while locals said a woman in her eighties was screamed at by a loyalist as he passed her home.
Divis community hub completion in next few weeks, says Department for Communities
The project includes a sports Active Zone with sprint track, covered MUGA area, outdoor gym equipment, community garden zone and junior play area
New Community Hub, Divis, Belfast. (Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)
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PSNI criticised after attending wake to explain Health Protection Regulations
A local residents group said: There was no need for the high volume of PSNI in attendance particularly at a time when a family are grieving.
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Dunville Park play area damaged by vandals
Police said the incident will have an impact on the children who enjoy using this facility
The vandalism at Dunville Park (Image: Lower Falls Community Safety Support Forum)
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