Four men were arrested for disorder offences following the ‘Great March for Palestine’ between Lurgan and Newry on Saturday.
Superintendent Norman Haslett, who was responsible for the policing operation said: “Police officers were in attendance at an event which commenced in Lurgan and continued into Newry on Saturday 7th June.
“We were also present at a number of protests that were held in connection with this event.
“Three males were cautioned in relation to public order offences at the towpath between Portadown and Newry and four males were arrested following minor disorder associated with a protest held at the Main Street in Scarva.
“These protests had not been notified to the Parades Commission as required by law and officers issued warnings to this effect. An evidence-gathering operation was in place and we will now review the footage gathered and consider any potential offences.
“In Newry, a flag believed to be associated with a prescribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police and this is subject to an ongoing police investigation.
“This was an appropriate and proportionate policing operation to ensure that the safety of everyone involved was maintained and that the law was upheld.”
