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Donna aggredita a Ballymena durante la parata dei Royal Black Preceptory

Woman claims she was attacked during parade

A 58-year-old woman claims she was beaten by men taking part in a Royal Black Preceptory parade in Ballymena.

Parata della Royal Black PreceptoryThe alleged attack happened in Broughshane Street on Saturday afternoon.

Mary McKeown was crossing the road to go to a hairdressers when up to four men allegedly beat her.

Her son, Don McKeown, says she was treated for her injuries at Antrim Area Hospital.

“She was punched in the face, she was hit on the back of the neck and her fingers are dislocated.

“This was just thuggery, absolute thuggery,” he told U105.8FM.

Police say they had initially received a report on Saturday afternoon that a woman had fallen during the parade but the woman later said she had been attacked.

SDLP MLA Declan O’Loan has said he will be reporting the incident to the Parades Commission and the PSNI after visiting the woman involved in the alleged incident.

“I visited this lady at the request of her family on Saturday evening and she was still very shocked,” Mr O’Loan said.

“I believe that she was the subject of three separate assaults by different individuals including being punched in the face.

“These assaults were totally unacceptable and they must be fully investigated by the PSNI.

“I will also be contacting the Royal Black Preceptory about these matters and asking them to meet me to discuss them.”

The MLA added that other incidents also took place during Saturday’s parade.

“In a further serious incident, a large number of RBP participants entered a church car park and urinated against a wall after getting off their buses,” he continued.

“This was disgraceful behaviour and parade organisers must ensure that it is never repeated again. I will give full details to the Parades Commission.”

The PSNI say they are investigating the claim.

Thousands of people took part in Royal Black Institution parades across Northern Ireland on Saturday.

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Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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