Unionist politicians urged to intervene in bid to stop loyalist feud

UNIONIST politicians were yesterday urged to get a grip on the escalating loyalist paramilitary feud before it undermines efforts to ensure a peaceful summer in east Belfast.

Sinn Féin councillor Joe O’Donnell said nationalists were concerned by the feud between the Ulster Volunteer Force and Loyalist Volunteer Force, which has already claimed the life of one man and led to a series of attacks on rival factions.

In the latest incident on Wednesday night, a family of five escaped unharmed when a device was thrown at their Glenlea Park home in the Knocknagoney area.