Man who attempted to erect Palestinian flag on parade route appears in Derry Court

A man has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with doing a provocative act by trying to erect a Palestinian flag on a parade route.

Barry Stephen Maxwell (33) of Rathkeele Way in Derry appeared charged with doing a provocative act on July 12 this year.

He was charged with on several occasions he attempted to place a Palestinian flag on an archway overhanging a parade route and such behaviour was likely to lead to a breach of the peace.

A prosecutor told the court that there had been no decision taken on the case as yet and asked for a four week adjournment.

The case was adjourned until September 4.