Write a commentThe PSNI have been accused of targeting those attending the National Graves Association event at Easter claiming that among those stopped and searched by the PSNI prior to the commemorative event was 80 year old Sarah Murphy.
éirígí's Newry representative Stephen Murney who attended the event commented "It's not surprising that the PSNI sought to target those who simply wished to remember Ireland's patriot dead in a dignified fashion.
"Sarah is the National Graves Association representative for the area and is a well respected local veteran Republican. Sarah was spread eagled at the side of the road and was vigorously searched, along with several other people, by heavily armed members of the PSNI militia, who claimed they were searching for ammunition, wireless apparatus and transmitters.
"It matters not the age or gender of the individual, as this incident proves. This is simply political policing of Irish Republicans. I have no doubt in my mind that Sarah Murphy will be totally unfazed by this"
