Police attacked with petrol bombs as masked men lead New IRA parade through Derry

Belfast Telegraph - 21/04
Police have been attacked with petrol bombs as masked men have led a New IRA parade through the streets of Derry.

Around 150 people had gathered in Derry as the parade takes place in the city on Monday afternoon.

The parade has previously been billed as the ‘Unfinished Revolution National Easter Commemoration’, and left the Creggan shops at 2pm, ending at a New IRA monument in the Bogside.

Images from the parade in Derry showed a masked colour party leading those taking part in the parade.

There were also young people alongside the parade, some who had petrol bombs. One young person was seen with a shopping trolley full of the objects.

Masked colour party leads new IRA parade through Derry

Before the parade set off, masked youths also gathered at the Creggan shops.

Large groups of young people were also seen heading in the direction of the Derry Walls, with some throwing petrol bombs at police and gathering beside homes belonging to the elderly.

Some fireworks were also lit by the young people involved.

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Meanwhile a group of men departed a bus wearing berets and military-style gear. Roads in the Iniscarn and Eastway area had lamp posts freshly painted with the Irish tricolour and IRA signs attached.

DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton condemned the appearance of paramilitary symbols and uniforms during the parade and called for “swift police action”.

“I am deeply concerned by today’s republican parade in Londonderry, which blatantly defies the Parades Commission’s determination,” he said.

"The display of paramilitary-style uniforms, proscribed flags, and symbols associated with terrorism is not only provocative to the people of this city who want to move forward in peace but also outside the law.

“This event, organised by individuals linked to the New IRA, represents a glorification of terror and a rejection of the democratic path. It is unacceptable that, in 2025, we are still witnessing such public displays of hatred and division.

“The PSNI have monitored this parade but their action must not stop at that. There must be charges and prosecutions for any breaches of the law. Those who flout legal rul...
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