Six Protestant men have been banned from taking part in protests outside a Catholic girls' school in north Belfast. The six, including Mr Jim Potts (37), a spokesman for the Protestant Concerned Residents of Upper Ardoyne (CRUA), were all charged with fighting and making an affray on September 3rd, the day the protests outside the Holy Cross primary school resumed.
An RUC constable said he believed he could connect all six to the charges, which were based on police videos.
All six were remanded on bail of £400 until November 15th, on condition they not be in the area of the school or the protest around it.
The other accused were Mr Christopher Johnston (18), of Glenbryn Terrace, Belfast; Mr Gary Harris (18), unemployed, of Shankill Terrace, Belfast; Mr David Cunningham (35), unemployed, of Wheatfield Drive, Belfast; Mr Amin-Ul-Haq Khan (33), unemployed, of Ardoyne Road, Belfast; and Mr Stephen Bell (40), unemployed, of Ardoyne Road.
Mr Bell was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon, a golf club. When charged he said he was not guilty on both counts; his coaccused made no reply.
The restrictions on Mr Potts and Mr Bell, who also works in the CRUA offices, allowed them access to their homes and the office, while Mr Johnston and Mr Khan were also allowed access to their homes.
A 17-year-old facing the affray charge is due to appear before a juvenile court next Wednesday.