Derry man fined £750 for taking part in illegal protest against an Apprentice Boys march in 2019
Christopher O'Kane (51) of Main Street in Feeney, County Derry was charged with taking part in an unnotified protest in Shipquay Street on August 10, 2019 during the annual Apprentice Boys parade
A man has been fined £750 for taking part in an illegal protest against an Apprentice Boys March in Derry.
Christopher O'Kane (51) of Main Street in Feeney, County Derry was charged with taking part in an unnotified protest in Shipquay Street on August 10, 2019 during the annual Apprentice Boys parade.
A prosecutor told the court that O'Kane was identified by three police officers and a police inspector had made a statement that warnings were given that the protest was illegal.
The court heard that police had to place a cordon across Shipquay Street to prevent the protesters coming into contact with the Apprentice Boys marchers.
Footage was also shown to the court of the incident, which was a white line protest the length of Shipquay Street.
O'Kane was identified by the prosecution as one of those taking part in the protest.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that his client was not challenging the evidence nor had he turned up to the court.
Deputy District Judge Sean O'Hare said he was recording a conviction as it was clear O'Kane was a participant in the illegal protest.
Mr MacDermott said that the charge relates to 2019 and it was not O'Kane's fault that there had been a delay.
O'Kane was fined £750.