La polizia si dice incoraggiata dal “calmo e pacifico” svolgimento della parata e delle relative proteste avvenute a Whiterock sabato scorso
L’Orange Order aveva espresso rancore durante la settimana per le restrizioni imposte dalla Commissione Parate all’annuale parata di Whiterock, a West Belfast.
La commissione aveva stabilito che solo un ridotto numero di partecipanti avrebbe potuto transitare nell’area di Springfield Road, da sempre zona di frizioni tra le comunità.
Una protesta nazionalista si è tenuta in contemporanea con il passaggio della parata dell’Orange Order.
Dopo la parata il Comandante del Distretto di Belfast della polizia, Nigel Grimshaw, ha affermato: “Abbiamo messo in opera una significativa operazione di polizia per assicurare che l’evento passasse pacificamente.
“Sono stato incoraggiato dal modo calmo e tranquillo in cui si sono svolte la parata e le proteste associate.
“Voglio congratularmi con i soggetti coinvolti per i loro sforzi nel garantire il successo della giornata.
“Guardando avanti, continuo a incoraggiare le persone più influenti a collaborare con la polizia per assicurare che il risultato finale sia positivo e pacifico, come abbiamo visto nelle ultime settimane”.
With Chief Supt. Barbara Gray in the Command Room during today's Whiterock Parade. Pleased it passed off peacefully. pic.twitter.com/saz5KlvQDY
— Stephen Martin (@DepChiefConPSNI) June 27, 2015
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PSNI ‘encouraged’ by conduct during Whiterock parade
Police said they were encouraged by “the calm and peaceful” manner of Saturday’s Whiterock parade and the associated protests.
The Orange Order expressed anger during the week about Parades Commission restrictions on the annual parade in west Belfast.
The commission limited the number of participants who were allowed to pass a contentious area of the Springfield Road.
A nationalist protest was held as the march made its way through the area on Saturday.
Following the parade, Belfast City District Commander, Chief Superintendent Nigel Grimshaw said: “We had a significant policing operation in place to ensure the event passed off successfully.
“I was encouraged by the calm and peaceful way in which the parade and associated protests were conducted.
“I want to commend those involved for their efforts in ensuring the day was a success.
“Looking forward, I continue to encourage those with influence in any future parades and protests to work together with the police to ensure that the end result is as positive and peaceful as we have witnessed over recent weeks.”
With Chief Supt. Barbara Gray in the Command Room during today's Whiterock Parade. Pleased it passed off peacefully. pic.twitter.com/saz5KlvQDY
— Stephen Martin (@DepChiefConPSNI) June 27, 2015