Rival Gangs Clashed….
The father-in-law of Hugh McNally, who was viciously assaulted and left critically ill in hospital after the sectarian attack in Belfast city centre last weekend, has criticised the PSNI’s response to the incident. Seamus Davis, a well known Antrim town based community worker, has slammed the PSNI for failing to arrest any of the loyalist/ nazi gang involved, who were filmed calmly walking away from the scene of the attack immediately after leaving his son-in-law for dead and after having assaulted a number of other unsuspecting victims in the King Street/ Castle Street area.
“How could this gang be abe to walk through the city centre, causing trouble in other bars and then walk all the way up Castle Street without the police being aware…The police were on the scene in minutes but these guys were able to carry on out of the area. It’s not as if they got away in some kind of get-away car. There are photos of them walking calmly out of the area towards the Europa Hotel.”
The PSNI have not confirmed reports that the gang were being monitored on CCTV camera prior to the incident, and whether or not the PSNI had earlier confiscated a Union Flag with refererences to Combat 18 on it from members of the gang in the city centre.
The Sunday World has reported that several British soldiers were amongst the attackers, also reporting that some- if not all- had attended the Linfield- Cliftonville clash earlier that day. The media reporting of the incident has also been the subject of much anger, with the suggestion of ‘rival gangs clashing’ evoking memories of the RUC’s statement immediately following the Robert Hamill attack in Portadown.
‘Ya see austin you’d actually have to show that I’m a sectarian racist bigot to prove that point wouldn’t you?’.
I think you’ve amply demonstrated that yourself, Harry, old boy.
When?
Just for the record Harry.
I would be more than happy to answer and have done so all of those charges you have laid at my door. Your misrepresentation of my position is as alarmist as it is wholly wrong. I engage with many Unionists on here on an ongoing basis, we can usually thrash things out without recourse to any unpleasantness. I do not try to hide my political convictions and will answer for them at all times. I do not think a charge of sectarian bigotry could ever be laid at my door by any serious person(s)
You have again shown yourself up as perhaps something that you do not recognise in yourself. The constant, unhealthy need to engage in whataboutery belies any sincerity, no matter how forced on other matters. I do not intend to ‘duke’ it out any further Harry, simply because it serves no purpose at all. I’d reckon we are both able to inflict minor wounds that only serve to irritate and certainly bore others, who may be trying to make a worthwhile contribution.
Another time.
Jesus Harry, any more clowns and we could start a circus.
Glad to see your forthright condemnatioin of loyalist violence with no whataboutery.
Congratulations.
I might even now consider addressing you without disdain or contempt.
Oops, my red clown nose just fell off.
Another time, no problem Eoghan, I look forward to it.
Despite my unpleasantness I actually enjoy debating you.
You and I are too much alike I fear and if that isn’t an unpleasant enough thought to be getting along with I’ll wish you a good night.
[b]USA[/b], let’s keep the debate civilised from here on, eh? Good night to you too, it’s late here, yes, yes, I know 4pm isn’t late in Ireland but it is where I am.
Bon soir mon ami Harry….wherever you are.
I just wish I didn’t have to wear these huge oversized clown shoes, I can never get my feet under the desk. Click here.