Michelle O'Neill receives PSNI investigation letter
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has requested a review of the Parades Commission's decision regarding the Drumcree parade. Meanwhile, First Minister Michelle O'Neill has been contacted by police regarding her involvement in protests against the march.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland and the political friction between Sinn Féin leadership and the Orange Order.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Julian O'Neill , Crime and justice correspondent , Jayne McCormack , Political correspondent , Brendan Hughes , Political reporter and Hayley Halpin , BBC News NI PA Media Jon Boutcher has asked the secretary of state to review the Parades Commission determination allowing the Drumcree parade Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has asked the secretary of state to review the Parades Commission determination allowing the Drumcree parade, BBC News NI understands.
Boutcher triggered the move under the Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 earlier on Friday.
It comes as First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed she has received a letter from police investigating protests over the Drumcree parading dispute.
Portadown deputy District Master Alastair Power said there would be "serious consequences" if the Northern Ireland secretary intervened to stop the march.
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