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.
By Gemma Murray
Published 27th Sep 2020, 17:15 BST
Crowds taking part in the dissident republican protest at Maghaberry prison. Picture: PacemakerCrowds taking part in the dissident republican protest at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Pacemaker
Crowds taking part in the dissident republican protest at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Pacemaker

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

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

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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.