Independent councillor Padraig McShane released on police bail

Independent councillor Padraig McShane from Ballycastle, who had been arrested after an alleged altercation in Ballycastle yesterday, has been released on police bail.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jul 2016, 14:02 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 16:42 BST
Independent councillor Padraig McShane being led away by police officers yesterdayIndependent councillor Padraig McShane being led away by police officers yesterday
Independent councillor Padraig McShane being led away by police officers yesterday

The Co Antrim councillor had been arrested during an Orange parade in the seaside town on July 12.

He was arrested after an alleged incident with band members in the Diamond area of Ballycastle.

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A PSNI spokesman said: “A man arrested in the Diamond area of Ballycastle on Tuesday 12th July has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.”

Mr McShane told the News Letter said he would be referring the matter to the Police Ombudsman.

He also said he was considering legal action.

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