MAGINNESS CONDEMNS NORTH BELFAST SECURITY ALERT
20.06.09
SDLP North
Belfast MLA Alban Maginness has condemned those who caused a security
alert in Castleton Gardens forcing a number of families from their
homes for two hours on Saturday night.
He said: “This
is a despicable act on the community and one which must be condemned.
Police have called it an elaborate hoax and it really does pain
me to think why anybody would go to such lengths to cause disruption.
This type of behaviour was not acceptable 20 years ago and it’s
certainly not acceptable now.
“People
have a right to live their lives without constant intimidation
and fear that they may be targeted by thugs with no regard for
the safety of others.
“I implore
anybody with information to contact the police and help to rid
people of this nature from the streets.”