Some businesses in city did not open on Friday with others expected to close early ahead of protests planned for Friday evening
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones speaks to the media outside PSNI headquarters in east Belfast on Friday. Photograph: Rebecca Black/PA Wire
Last weekend Muslim-owned shops and cafes in south Belfast were targeted after anti-immigration protesters staged a counter-rally while an antiracism demonstration was taking place at Belfast City Hall. During a media briefing on Friday afternoon, PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said a “significant uplift” in resources was being deployed in Belfast city centre.
She said it was “really important” that businesses were supported and can trade as normal. “It is entirely their own decision, if they make decisions to close early or to cease services, and I want to reassure people that we have significant policing resources in place.”
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