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David Ford

Alliance condemns attacks on police in East Belfast

10.16.05am UTC (GMT +0000) Wed 11th Apr 2007

Portrait-yellow: JONES Mervyn (photography: Allan Leonard)

East Belfast Alliance Councillor Mervyn Jones

East Belfast Alliance Councillor Mervyn Jones has slammed those behind violent scenes in East Belfast yesterday. Police had a petrol bomb and other missiles thrown at them in the Mountpottinger area of the city.

Cllr Mervyn Jones said: "I strongly condemn the violence in the Mountpottinger area of East Belfast.

"There is absolutely no excuse whatsoever for violence and anti-social behaviour on our streets and on our public transport.

"I would like to think that Northern Ireland has moved away from the days of violence and intimidation. We need to send a message to the wider world that peace and stability are here to stay.

"I wish also to appeal for calm in the run up to marching season. We know that the marching season can pass peacefully, so lets see a trouble-free summer this year."

ENDS

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