Belfast woman on knuckleduster charge after 'Pink Ladies' anti-immigration protest
A Belfast woman is facing prosecution for allegedly distributing a knuckle duster in the city centre, a court heard today.
Robyn Barnes was arrested in connection with events surrounding a rally held in November last year.
The 38-year-old, of Solway Street, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. She faces a further count of selling or distributing a weapon, namely a knuckle duster.
Both charges relate to an incident at Donegall Square North in Belfast on November 8.
An Ulster branch of the so-called ‘Pink Ladies’ group reportedly handed out pink knuckle dusters at an anti-immigration protest outside City Hall on that date.
The case against Barnes was listed for a first appearance at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today. Charges were read out, but no further details about the alleged circumstances were disclosed during the brief hearing.
District Judge Steven Keown adjourned proceedings until February 9, with Barnes released on continuing bail.
Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man also faces similar charges in connection with the same incident