Police officer injured during dissident protest at Maghaberry Prison

Four men were arrested following disturbances at a republican demonstration outside Maghaberry Prison on Saturday.
By Staff reporter
Published 26th Sep 2020, 22:13 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2020, 22:14 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

One police officer was injured during the disturbances.

The men, who were all aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of a number of public order offences.

Tonight they are in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th September 2020 General view of protestors from the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association take part in a 24 hour solidarity camp established outside Maghaberry Prison, near Lisburn, Co Antrim. The protest took place in solidarity with prisoner, Dr Issam Hijjawi and the Republican Prisoners currently on hunger strike. Photo by Press Eye.Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th September 2020 General view of protestors from the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association take part in a 24 hour solidarity camp established outside Maghaberry Prison, near Lisburn, Co Antrim. The protest took place in solidarity with prisoner, Dr Issam Hijjawi and the Republican Prisoners currently on hunger strike. Photo by Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th September 2020 General view of protestors from the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association take part in a 24 hour solidarity camp established outside Maghaberry Prison, near Lisburn, Co Antrim. The protest took place in solidarity with prisoner, Dr Issam Hijjawi and the Republican Prisoners currently on hunger strike. Photo by Press Eye.
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The demonstration took place in support of dissident republicans in the prison refusing meals.

The prisoners are protesting over one prisoner, Dr Issam Bassalat, being held in a Covid-19 isolation area in a separate part of the jail.