Four charged with public order offences after disturbances outside Maghaberry Prison

Four men in their 20s have been charged with a number of public order offences following disturbances outside Maghaberry Prison on Saturday.

They are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Monday.

Crowds taking part in the dissident republican protest at Maghaberry prison.  Picture: Pacemakerplaceholder image
Crowds taking part in the dissident republican protest at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Pacemaker

A police officer was injured as a result of trouble at the demonstration in support of dissident republicans in the prison refusing meals.

The prisoners are protesting over prisoner Dr Issam Bassalat being held in a Covid-19 isolation area.

He was placed in a separate part of the jail on Tuesday after returning from Craigavon Area Hospital.

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