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The IRSP wish to place on record their disgust at the recent attack carried out by the Red Hand Defenders on the 32º North bar in the early hours of Friday 3rd September 2004.
IRSP spokesperson for the area, Charlie Clarke stated; "It is with sheer and utter revulsion that I witness this attack carried out by the hands of loyalists. The very fact that there were people from this area still in the premises when this diabolical act of lunacy was carried out clearly shows the utter contempt and ingrown sectarianism that these disciples of evil have for the decent people of this community. "The people of Ardoyne have suffered for thirty years at the hands of these death squads, who were facilitated by the State and their security forces. I seriously call into question the accountability of the PSNI, thirty years on, when a mob of fifty or so loyalist thugs can launch a calculated attack upon an unsuspecting community under the very nose of those put in place to protect. The intimidating presence of the colossal cameras located in this very place were unable to prevent this from happening, and further brings into question the purpose of these 'Big Brother' contrivances. "The IRSP would take this opportunity to warn the people of Ardoyne and North Belfast to remain vigilant over the coming weeks. We would advise those who use transport to gain entry and to exit the area, to always use the taxi depots within the community. We believe there remains a very real threat to the people of Ardoyne as we can bear testament to the number of death threats issued to members of this community within recent days by this gang." STATEMENTS ENDS |