Republicans protest inside Alliance HQ
Republican protestors have staged a protest inside the headquarters of the Alliance Party over prison conditions.
Members of the Republican Network for Unity claim that the Justice Minister, Alliance Party leader David Ford, has reneged on a deal over strip searches in Magheraberry.
Following talks between the prison service and inmates last August, an agreement was reached to end random full-body searching before domestic and legal visits.
It’s understood two people were removed from the building on University Street by police – they, and another man outside, have been arrested.
Mr Ford said: “This matter is being dealt with by the PSNI. We will be making no further comment.
“All Alliance Party representatives will continue to offer a service to constituents in an open and accessible manner.”
