Police 'to examine all available evidence' after reports of un-notified parade in Portadown
Police say they are investigating reports of an un-notified procession in the Ballyoran Park area of Portadown on Saturday.
It comes after photos posted on social media appear to show masked men parading in military-style uniform while carrying flags.
Before the event, IRSP Portadown / Lurgan publicly encouraged people to attend an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of 17-year-old Ronald Trainor who was killed ir in a loyalist bomb attack in December 1975.
The teenager’s mother Dorothy was shot dead by the UVF in April that same year.
His brother Thomas was shot dead in Portadown in March 1978.
Earlier this month, IRSP Portadown / Lurgan posted on social media: “ We invite our comrades, supporters and local community to commemorate Vol. Ronnie Trainor on the 50th anniversary of his death. All are welcome to join us!”
The group said the event would take place at the memorial plaques in Ballyoran Park.
Following Saturday’s event, it posted: “Thank you to everyone who attended today to show respect to our brave volunteer, Ronnie, on the 50th anniversary of his death.
"The number of people who attended speaks volumes to the fact that his memory strongly lives on in Portadown and right across Ireland. May we never forget those who sacrificed everything in the name of Irish national liberation and socialism.”
In a statement on Monday, police said: “Officers will examine all available evidence, including recorded footage of the event, to identify participants with a view to prosecution.”