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As It Happened: Residents Hail Bryant Drumcree Decision
On Friday, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher triggered the Public Processions mechanism, asking Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant to review the Parades Commission ruling on the contentious Drumcree parade.
Following a Parades Commission decision two weeks ago permitting the march, the deadlock between residents of the Garvaghy Road and the Orange Order has lasted for 13 days.
The PSNI confirmed on Thursday they began issuing letters to individuals "reasonably suspected" of committing offences at the September 27 protest, including Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle and other Sinn members.
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle confirmed she will cooperate with the investigation, while Sinn member Mary Lou McDonald urged The Secretary to intervene immediately to end the 13-day Drumcree standoff.
The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on residents' legal challenge to the ruling, as Bryant is expected to make a statement addressing the dispute.