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10. Threats from paramilitaries

Police intelligence found dissident republicans may have attacked officers if a parade was forced while loyalist paramilitaries were "depicting signs of frustration”.

Police intelligence found dissident republicans may have mounted gun attacks on officers had they cleared a path for a parade on the Garvaghy Road. Loyalist paramilitaries were also "depicting signs of frustration". The intelligence was revealed at Belfast High Court today, where Sir Chris Bryant’s decision to ban the contentious parade is being challenged by the Portadown Orange Order.

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