Orange Order condemns attack on loyalist bandsmen

The Orange Order has condemned an attack on buses taking some its members home from July Twelfth celebrations in the North yesterday evening.

The four vehicles carrying loyalist bandsmen were pelted with bricks, stones and bottles on Friary Road in Armagh just after 4pm.

Orangemen say cars were also targeted by a group of up to 40 people.

One person taken to hospital.

Yesterday's parades were among the most peaceful in recent years, with no trouble reported at any of the usual flashpoints.