NI candidate 'distressed' after baby denied entry to election count centre

Mid Ulster Alliance candidate Fay Watson has said she was left "upset and distressed" after her six-month-old baby was denied entry to the count centre.

NI candidate 'distressed' after baby denied entry to election count centre

Mid Ulster Alliance candidate Fay Watson has said she was left "upset and distressed" after her six-month-old baby was denied entry to the count centre.

Ms Watson, who is breastfeeding, arrived at the count centre at Ballymena Leisure Centre with her son Charlie but was told she could not bring him in as it was against the rules.

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