Statement from Bishop Harold concerning the sectarian violence in East Belfast
I am deeply troubled by a second night of sectarian violence in the lower Newtownards Road-Short Strand area. Such behaviour is not only reprehensible but inflicts serious damage on a community that has many other difficulties to overcome.
There is a better future to be enjoyed by every section of Northern Ireland society and we must determine not to be dragged back to the past by those with other, destructive agendas.
I call on those involved to step away from this violent path and appeal for reason and calm.
Please join me in praying for the peace of God to prevail.
ENDS