The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a full investigation has been launched into scenes of public disorder outside Queen’s University on Thursday. A protest outside Queen’s University, during a visit from Hillary Clinton (Liam McBurney/PA)A source at Queen’s said a senior member of staff has received a viable threat on their life and that students at the university have also been threatened, and three members of staff have been injured following Thursday’s scenes. South Belfast District Commander Superintendent Finola Dornan said every effort was made to facilitate those engaging in peaceful protest, and said it is unacceptable and without justification that a number of officers were injured. They are protected in law and allow individuals to engage in peaceful protest, balanced against the rights and protection of others. In spite of these challenges, every effort was made to facilitate those engaging in peaceful protest to continue to express their views.

Source: The Herald November 15, 2024 13:18 UTC