Demonstration outside Derry Court as teen charged over wearing INLA t-shirt
Published 5th Aug 2026, 11:12 GMT
Updated 5th Aug 2026, 12:30 GMT
18-year-old defendant was connected to the charge and released on curfew until September
A crowd of demonstrators carrying republican flags protested in Bishop Street as a man appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with wearing a T-shirt purporting to show support for a proscribed organisation namely the INLA.
Christopher Dillon (18) of Rinmire Drive in Derry faced one charge of wearing a T-shirt with INLA on it suggesting he supported or was a member of a proscribed organisation on July 12 this year.
A police officer connected the accused to the charge.
Dillon was released on bail on condition he observe a curfew from 8pm until 6am, does not enter the Fountain Estate or the Walls and does not go within 100 metres of any police operation, parade or protest.
He will appear again on September 2.