Hain defends Orde’s criticism of Orange Order rioters

Northern Secretary Peter Hain has defended PSNI chief constable Hugh Orde's criticism of the Orange Order in the wake of this weekend's loyalist riots in Belfast.

Hain defends Orde’s criticism of Orange Order rioters

Northern Secretary Peter Hain has defended PSNI chief constable Hugh Orde's criticism of the Orange Order in the wake of this weekend's loyalist riots in Belfast.

Mr Orde was severely critical of the order yesterday, accusing it of sharing the blame for the violence.

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