PSNI investigating after republican flags removed in Glengormley
Police are investigating the theft of a number of republican flags in Glengormley on Tuesday (June 25) evening.
Footage circulating on social media shows young people climbing lampposts in the Church Road area and removing an Irish tricolour and ‘Starry Plough’ flags and Palestine-related symbols.
The incidents occurred as a ‘Mini Twelfth’ parade was making its way through the area.
Brethren from Carnmoney District accompanied by Lambeg drums and seven flute bands from across Newtrownabbey took part in the annual demonstration through the centre of Glengormley, pausing to open the Orange arch in the Antrim Road area.
Around 30 republican protesters had gathered on the Church Road and there was a sizeable police presence on the ground throughout.
In a statement, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report of the theft of a number of flags from the Church Road area of Newtownabbey on Tuesday, June 25. Enquiries are ongoing.”