Masked Protestors Disrupt Policing Meetings in Belfast

Protests disrupted two District Policing & Community Safety Partnership (DPCSP) meetings in west and north Belfast this week, leading to police investigations into the incidents. Attendees reported feeling threatened as masked protestors entered the venues and behaved disorderly, prompting the meetings to relocate to continue their discussions. Chief Superintendent Jeremy Lindsay emphasized the importance of the DPCSPs in addressing community safety concerns and condemned the behavior that obstructed lawful public meetings. Both protest events took place on Monday at St Comgall's and Tuesday at Girdwood Community Hub, with the police appealing for information on those involved. The PSNI is reviewing video evidence from the meetings and is committed to ensuring future gatherings can proceed without intimidation. Local MLA Carál Ní Chuilín condemned the actions of the protestors, calling them disgraceful.