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DUP demands police answers after republican funeral scenes

DUP demands police answers after republican funeral scenes — Police said they monitored the procession and gave advice to some attendees on the regulations (PA)

Mon, 25 Jan, 2021 - 19:27

David Young, PA

The DUP has called for police action after images emerged appearing to show a sizeable crowd at the funeral of a veteran republican in Derry.

Eamonn “Peggy” McCourt, from Creggan in Derry, died at the weekend having contracted Covid-19.

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