A police investigation into an Easter Monday parade in Derry/Londonderry this year has concluded, resulting in court charges and more than a dozen individuals reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
The investigation by detectives from Serious Crime Branch followed a parade on 21st April in the city. Some participants were masked and wore paramilitary-style clothing, which was in breach of the Parades Commission determination.
Detective Inspector Alan Fenton said: “Following the parade, as a result of a proactive policing operation involving our District colleagues in Derry City & Strabane, 10 arrests were made. One man who was arrested under the Terrorism Act was subsequently charged to court, while a further 17 individuals have been reported to the Public Prosecution Service.”
Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane, Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney said: “The outcome of this investigation illustrates that where offences occur, we will investigate.
“We will not be deterred by a minority who seek to cause harm in our communities.
"As a Police Service, we work closely with local communities on a continual basis to support peaceful parades and to keep people safe, and we will continue to do this.”