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Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Sinister attempt to intimidate': Vandalism of NI Prison Service billboard branded ‘pathetic'
A video of the vandalism, which happened on the Antrim Road, was posted online by Lasair Dhearg in which a man appears to daub orange paint over the images of two prison officers to create sashes, accompanied with the slogan 'Loyalist prison service'. They posted a statement with the video on their website, which said the 'British state continues to recruit for its Prison Service in occupied Ireland, hoping that they can balance the books with 'Catholics'' It added: "Just like the PSNI, they will fail.' DUP MLA Phillip Brett has criticised those responsible as 'pathetic'. 'I utterly condemn the disgraceful and cowardly vandalism of a Prison Service recruitment billboard recently on the Antrim Road. This is nothing more than a pathetic and sinister attempt to intimidate future applicants from pursuing an honourable and essential career serving and keeping our communities safe,' the North Belfast MLA said. 'Let me be clear, those responsible represent no one but themselves. 'They are relics of a dark past that the vast majority of people across Northern Ireland have long rejected. The men and women of the Prison Service carry out a difficult and vital job, often in challenging circumstances, and they deserve nothing but our respect and support. 'These thugs will not succeed in their attempts to deter individuals from stepping forward to serve our society,' he added. 'Political representatives in North Belfast should publicly condemn those behind this and support the right of the Prison Service to advertise in and recruit from all communities. 'I would urge the PSNI to take firm action against those who shamelessly and foolishly filmed themselves carrying out this criminal damage.'
Belfast Telegraph
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
DUP MLA hits out at ‘sectarian' vandalism of Orange Arch in Newtownabbey
Photographs of the damage show the poles attached to the arch covered in green spray paint. North Belfast politician Phillip Brett condemned the latest attack on the arch alongside local business properties. Mr Brett said: "Sadly, this is far from the first occasion in which the Glengormley Arch has been vandalised over recent years with sectarian graffiti. "The latest incident is not only an attack on the right to cultural expression but an attack on our entire community with town centre premises also vandalised yet again. 'These cowardly acts do nothing but stoke tension and they have no place in our society. I have spoken with the PSNI and urged them to take swift action against a tiny minority who have been seeking to provoke, intimidate and divide our communities. 'I want to commend the members of Carnmoney District LOL No. 25 who have engaged positively with the local community and public bodies to ensure the 12th July period is celebrated with tolerance and respect as they prepare to host the East Antrim Combine Demonstration this year in Glengormley." News Catch Up - Monday 23rd June In 2022, unionists welcomed permission being granted to erect the arch, which has been considered controversial in the past. Carnmoney District LOL 25 had applied to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to erect the arch on the Antrim Road in time for the area's mini-Twelfth parade.
Sunday World
03-06-2025
- General
- Sunday World
Arrest made as cops investigate sudden death of woman in Belfast
It is understood emergency services received a call to the scene Police at the scene of a sudden death in north Belfast Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Belfast this morning. Cordons are in place in the area on the Shore Road, north Belfast, as PSNI enquiries continue. An MLA said an arrest has been made. It is understood emergency services received a call to the scene. One neighbour said there was a lot of shock in the area. Police at the scene of a sudden death in the Shore Road area of North Belfast on June 3rd 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott) "We were woken by blue lights at about 1am this morning,' they said, speaking to the Belfast Telegraph from the scene. "We went down and a police officer said 'we are dealing with a very serious incident. "There is a lot of shock in the area." News in 90 Seconds - 3rd June 2025 Phillip Brett, a DUP MLA for North Belfast, said there was shock in the area. 'There is massive shock and sadness in the Shore Road community following last night's tragic incident,' he said. 'I have spoken with the police and they will be releasing a statement later today. An arrest has been made. 'My thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted.' More to follow
