PROSECUTORS are considering a file on three people investigated after a video emerged of sectarian singing in a Belfast bar.
The footage captured a number of people singing "We hate Catholics, we hate Roman Catholics" to the tune of Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now and was circulated widely on social media.
It was suggested the 20-second video was filmed in March when Northern Ireland had beaten Belarus in a European Championship football qualifier.
Some of those on the video were wearing Northern Ireland replica shirts and the Irish Football Association (IFA) said if those involved could be identified they would be banned from games.
Police have now confirmed that "a file has been forwarded to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS)".
The PPS said the file relates to three people.
"The PPS has received a file from the PSNI in relation to three individuals investigated for potential offences of acts intending to or likely to stir up hatred or arouse fear contrary to article 9 of the Public Order (NI) Order 1987," a spokeswoman said.
"This file is under consideration and a decision will issue in due course."
Meanwhile, an Ulster Unionist MLA has questioned the police response to a video taken earlier this month on a Tyrone GAA bus.
The footage showed some senior team players singing the rebel song Come out ye Black and Tans as they passed a band parade in the border village of Aughnacloy after a victory over Cavan at Clones, Co Monaghan.
The video, which was widely shared on social media, also appeared to include someone shouting a sectarian insult.
Police had been investigating the video as a hate incident, but last week confirmed to The Irish News they had decided "no offences have been detected".
However, it emerged that someone on the bus accepted a fine over behaviour unrelated to the video.
"A male on the bus was spoken to and has been issued with a Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) in relation to a public order offence," PSNI Superintendent Mike Baird said.
UUP MLA Rosemary Barton said she will be seeking clarity in relation to the investigation.
"I will be putting questions to the PSNI regarding their decision to take no further action," she said.
The UUP MLA asked whether people on the bus were "questioned and interviewed in a similar manner to other incidents".
She called for those involved to be treated in an "equal manner" to the Northern Ireland fans filmed back in March.
"Both of these incidents need to be treated in an equal manner ensuring that there has been equality for all," Ms Barton added.
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte had apologised to "anyone who has been offended by the unacceptable behaviour of some of the panel" and said the matter was "being dealt with in-house".
