Belfast court injuncts decision to allow Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road
Andy Burnham calls for calm as fears of unrest grow after request for countermarch in mainly nationalist area
TL;DR
- A high court judge has issued a temporary injunction against a loyalist parade in Portadown, citing fears of sectarian violence.
- The judge urged parties to reach a voluntary agreement to "step back from the abyss" for the sake of Northern Ireland.
- The parade route down Garvaghy Road has been a source of controversy and violence for 28 years.
- Tensions remain high, with an appeal by loyalists to be heard and a request for a countermarch noted.
- Political leaders, including Andy Burnham and Chris Bryant, have appealed for calm and responsible decisions.