Statement: Maghaberry POW brutalised by POA
The brutal assault and ritual humiliation inflicted on POW Brendan Conway by members of the POA was adequate proof, if any were needed, that granting basic human rights to Republican POWs in the occupied 6 counties is proving a bridge too far for the sectarian body which controls the regime.
On the way to a court appearance, Brendan was asked to remove all his clothing which he refused to do.
Following this refusal, 6 screws in riot gear were drafted in and carried out an enforced strip search ripping the clothes and underwear from his body.
This culminated in a brutal assault resulting in numerous injuries which included cuts and bruises to his legs,his head and eye, together with choking injuries which resulted from screws forcibly applying pressure points to his neck.
Brendan’s court appearance was subsequently cancelled as a result of the enforced strip search and he was returned to the wing.
The 32 County Sovereignty Movement condemn this assault on Brendan and the attempt by the prison authorities to unravel the deal which was negotiated to bring these draconian practices to an end.
