Investigation into illegal Easter Monday parade in Derry concludes

A police investigation into an Easter Monday parade in Derry this year has concluded, resulting in court charges and more than a dozen individuals reported to the Public Prosecution Service.

The investigation by detectives from Serious Crime Branch followed a parade on April 21 in the city. Some participants were masked and wore paramilitary-style clothing, which was in breach of the Parades Commission determination.

Detective Inspector Alan Fenton said: “Following the parade, as a result of a proactive policing operation involving our District colleagues in Derry City & Strabane, 10 arrests were made. One man who was arrested under the Terrorism Act was subsequently charged to court, while a further 17 individuals have been reported to the Public Prosecution Service.”

Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane, Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney said: “The outcome of this investigation illustrates that where offences occur, we will investigate.

“We will not be deterred by a minority who seek to cause harm in our communities.

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"As a Police Service, we work closely with local communities on a continual basis to support peaceful parades and to keep people safe, and we will continue to do this.”