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Police confirm evidence-gathering resources deployed during Easter commemoration parade

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A number of participants were observed to be wearing paramilitary-style uniforms

PSNI have revealed they deployed evidence-gathering resources during an Easter Monday commemoration parade in the Creggan area of Derry.

Police said officers observed a number of participants wearing paramilitary-style uniforms, which they believe may constitute an offence under the Terrorism Act 2000.

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The force also stated the parade was in breach of a determination set by the Parades Commission.

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Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney for Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane said: “The outcomes of our investigations from previous years illustrates that where offences occur, we will investigate.

“As this is now a live investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment any further.”

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