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25/03/2005
Unionist ‘fury’ at Forkhill policing arrangements
Ulster Unionists have reacted angrily to the announcement that the police are to withdraw from Forkhill Barracks in South Armagh as a change in policing in the area takes effect.
The move is being made following a wide ranging review of policing in the area and will see police operations move from Forkhill to Crossmaglen.
Newry and Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy and his Newry and Mourne Council colleague Andy Moffett, who is chairman of the Newry and Mourne District Policing Partnership, described the move as being “ill-advised and utter folly” on the part of the Chief Constable Hugh Orde.
Mr Moffett said: “We strongly oppose the decision of the PSNI to withdraw from Forkhill Barracks. It is a move which is totally unacceptable to the vast majority of people in the area.
“The decision by the Chief Constable is both ill judged and ill-advised. It is clear that the current climate both politically and in terms of security, is not right for such an action.”
However, in a statement the Commander for Newry and Mourne Chief Superintendent Bobby Hunniford said he believed the arrangements would provide a better policing service across the whole of South Armagh.
“Local people will see a significant change in policing style. We look forward to additional officers who will start working in the area in May joining their hardworking colleagues in the Sector,” he said.
(MB/SP)
The move is being made following a wide ranging review of policing in the area and will see police operations move from Forkhill to Crossmaglen.
Newry and Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy and his Newry and Mourne Council colleague Andy Moffett, who is chairman of the Newry and Mourne District Policing Partnership, described the move as being “ill-advised and utter folly” on the part of the Chief Constable Hugh Orde.
Mr Moffett said: “We strongly oppose the decision of the PSNI to withdraw from Forkhill Barracks. It is a move which is totally unacceptable to the vast majority of people in the area.
“The decision by the Chief Constable is both ill judged and ill-advised. It is clear that the current climate both politically and in terms of security, is not right for such an action.”
However, in a statement the Commander for Newry and Mourne Chief Superintendent Bobby Hunniford said he believed the arrangements would provide a better policing service across the whole of South Armagh.
“Local people will see a significant change in policing style. We look forward to additional officers who will start working in the area in May joining their hardworking colleagues in the Sector,” he said.
(MB/SP)
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