Paramilitary-Style Parade Sparks Tension in Derry
More than a dozen people dressed in paramilitary-style gear led a parade that ended at Derry’s City Cemetery. Around 300 mourners gathered to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Police Escape Injury in Attack Amid Rising Tensions
PSNI officers escaped without injury after an attack during the event. Police have issued warnings to drivers about road debris scattered nearby.
Fears of Easter Violence as Dissident Threats Loom
Authorities warned of a possible public disorder over Easter, based on “very strong intelligence” that dissident Republicans were plotting attacks in Derry.
