""There is no place for this kind of disgusting and deliberate attempt to intimidate, disrupt or shame those taking part in a peaceful and joyful celebration of love, identity and community.""
""I despair the mentality of those who spread slurry on the streets of their town motivated by hate and bigotry. Disgusting in every sense of the word.""
In Ballymena, a 19-year-old male has been arrested for criminal damage and possession of a bladed item. The incident is linked to a slurry being spread on the streets ahead of the local Pride parade, which aims to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Several officials, including Tánaiste Simon Harris and NI Minister Naomi Long, have condemned the act, labeling it as motivated by hate. The police are treating the incident as a hate crime, emphasizing the commitment to ensuring the parade proceeds safely and positively for all participants.
Read at Irish Independent
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