23/06/2016

Over 600 Polling Stations Open Across NI

Over 600 polling stations opened across Northern Ireland today, 23 June, for voters to decide whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave.

The polling stations opened at 7am and will close at 10pm.

Voters are required to put an 'X' in either the Remain or Leave boxes.

Voters will have to provide a form of photographic identity in order to cast their vote.

A result is expected in the early hours of Friday morning.

(CD/JP)

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