Three injured in Newtownbutler

Three people were injured during incidents last night in the village of Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh

Three people were injured during incidents last night in the village of Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh. Local residents formed a human chain to prevent three Orange lodges accompanied by bands parading through the street.

The RUC used batons to clear the route and scuffles continued for nearly half an hour.

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