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16/01/2012
Occupy Belfast Take Over Vacant Bank
Protesters are occupying a former and vacant Bank of Ireland building in Belfast’s city centre as part of the 'occupy' movement.
Police are currently at the scene, after a number of people were reported to be inside the disused premises on Royal Avenue.
Masked men and women are at the windows of the building on the corner of North Street and Royal Avenue and it is understood that they have erected banners on the outside of the building.
The police and fire service have not yet entered the premises or attempted to remove the protesters.
The Background
Occupy Belfast’s protesters want an end to economic inequality, unemployment, debt and corruption in the financial sector.
The protesters claim, in the current economic crisis, that 99% of people are suffering while 1% are being bailed out.
(LB)
Police are currently at the scene, after a number of people were reported to be inside the disused premises on Royal Avenue.
Masked men and women are at the windows of the building on the corner of North Street and Royal Avenue and it is understood that they have erected banners on the outside of the building.
The police and fire service have not yet entered the premises or attempted to remove the protesters.
The Background
Occupy Belfast’s protesters want an end to economic inequality, unemployment, debt and corruption in the financial sector.
The protesters claim, in the current economic crisis, that 99% of people are suffering while 1% are being bailed out.
(LB)
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