We don’t want your “Pride” parade: Second man arrested after slurry spread before Pride parade in Ballymena – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views



We don’t want your “Pride” parade: Second man arrested after slurry spread before Pride parade in Ballymena




A 20-yr-old man was arrested this morning in connection with an incident in which slurry was spread along a portion of the route of Co Antrim town’s inaugural Pride parade, reports RTE.

The man is suspected of criminal damage, aiding and abetting criminal damage, and causing material to be deposited on a road.

He is currently in custody, reports RTE.

The PSNI stated that the matter is being treated as a hate crime and that inquiries are ongoing.

Yesterday, a 19-year-old man was charged in connection with the incident, reports RTE.

He was charged with criminal damage, possession of a blade, and causing material to be deposited on a road.

The PSNI has appealed for anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 191 of 28/06/25, reports RTE.

Alternatively, a report can be made on the PSNI’s website or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online, reports RTE.

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