The crew of the Amaranthe reported being attacked due to their flying of an Irish tricolour, which the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) labeled a sectarian incident. The vessel was subsequently set ablaze, reflecting the tense sectarian environment. Separately, Derek McKendry, 64, was fined £250 for his participation in a related brawl at a yacht club, confessing to disorderly behavior and assault. This incident highlights ongoing community tensions in the region, further complicated by actions reflecting national allegiances.
The skipper and crew of the Amaranthe claimed to have been attacked for flying an Irish tricolour from the mast, with the PSNI classifying the incident as sectarian.
The PSNI reported that the Amaranthe was later set on fire, further emphasizing the nature of the attack as rooted in sectarian tensions.
Derek McKendry, aged 64, was fined £250 after he admitted to disorderly conduct and assault related to a brawl at a yacht club.
The incident at Portballintrae harbour involved multiple parties and led to legal consequences for one individual, reflecting ongoing tensions in the community.
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