Northern Ireland

Man (32) arrested after journalist allegedly threatened in Ardoyne

The Orange Order march up the Crumlin Road as Greater Ardoyne Residents' Collective protest at Ardoyne shops. Picture by Mal McCann
The Orange Order march up the Crumlin Road as Greater Ardoyne Residents' Collective protest at Ardoyne shops. Picture by Mal McCann The Orange Order march up the Crumlin Road as Greater Ardoyne Residents' Collective protest at Ardoyne shops. Picture by Mal McCann
By Claire Simpson

A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a journalist was allegedly threatened at an Orange Order parade in Ardoyne, north Belfast.

Sunday Life journalist Christopher Woodhouse was allegedly threatened on Saturday morning by a man who was with a group protesting against the contentious parade.

The Parades Commission allowed Saturday's march after Crumlin and Ardoyne Residents' Association (Cara) and the Orange Order reached agreement - ending a three-year impasse.

District Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Noble said a 32-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon by police investigating a report of threatening behaviour.

The man was arrested in Belfast on suspicion of threats to kill and common assault.

He was interviewed and was later released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Police are continuing to investigate.