Stay calm, Adams urges republicans

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams today appealed to members of his community not to do anything which would escalate tensions during what is likely to be a difficult marching season.

Following another weekend of street clashes between young republicans and the police, the West Belfast MP said: ‘‘I would appeal to everyone regardless of their political position who is annoyed, frustrated, agitated by what is happening at the moment across all political factions to stay calm and desist from anything which could add to tension.