Being Irish but living in a Loyalist Hole of a town

[the klingon]

The family of Kevin McDaid, the Catholic man beaten to death by a loyalist mob in Coleraine, is to make a complaint to the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland about how the PSNI handled the situation prior to the assault.

McDaid family members say they are concerned the police were involved in negotiations with loyalists on the day of the murder.

The family said they were concerned that loyalists had threatened violence unless certain demands were met.

AdvertisementIn a statement issued by the family's solicitors, they said they were further concerned that given the prior knowledge of the threat, 'neither we or our neighbours were properly protected by the police.'

PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde said talks had been taking place between both communities, but no-one would dictate terms to the police.


Meanwhile, the PSNI is continuing to question a 33-year-old man about the murder of Mr McDaid.

The man is one of two arrested yesterday in connection with the murder investigation.

Last night, a 53-year-old was released on bail pending further inquiries.

Six men were charged yesterday with Mr McDaid's murder during a series of court appearances at Ballymena.

The suspects have denied the charge.

Mr McDaid, 49, was attacked on Sunday evening by up to 40 men who entered a mainly Catholic housing estate after Rangers beat rivals Celtic to the Scottish Premier League title.

RTÉ News: McDaids to make complaint about PSNI

[lapsedmethodist]

Kevin Myers is an Eoghan Harris wannabe, the worrying thing is that people must enjoy their articles or they wouldnt be selling these neo-unionist papers.

It's the " harrumph ! " factor. It's usually found where housing estates are called Riverdell and suchlike.