Policing Board Vice Chair Brendan Mullan has condemned the disruption of Policing and Community Safety Partnership meetings in Belfast this week. Mr Mullan said:
"Everyone has the right to protest but they do not have the right to disrupt meetings by ‘shouting others down’ and denying their right to participate in public meetings.
"There are now positive discussions and partnership working between the police and local communities across Northern Ireland. Discussions that people want on issues that matter to them.
"It is deeply regrettable that the disruptive actions of a small number tried to stop many people attending the meetings having their voices heard. We are pleased that those present were undeterred and able to engage with the police on important local issues such as dealing with anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, and taking drugs off the streets.”
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