The Latest Breaking News from Jon Boutcher

Cost of policing Drumcree now at £5.5m

This includes the cost of police overtime as well as mutual aid from police forces across the UK.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

Chief constable pressed over ‘anger that lawbreaking has been seen to win’

A DUP delegation pressed Jon Boutcher to demonstrate that the law would be enforced.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

Chris Bryant rejects claims he bowed to ‘mob rule’ over Drumcree parade

The NI Secretary thanked the Portadown Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents for their engagement in extensive but ultimately unsuccessful talks.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Legal challenge to halting of Drumcree Orange parade adjourned

The Orange Order are seeking a judicial review of the decision by Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant.

Evening Standard · Oct 10

Legal challenge to Bryant’s decision to stop march to be heard

A bid is being made for a judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision which was announced on Friday night.

Evening Standard · Oct 10

Orange Order seek urgent meetings over parade route ban

It comes after Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant intervened on Friday night to stop a parade being allowed along the Garvaghy Road.

Evening Standard · Oct 10

Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade

Prospect of contentious Orange Order march through Garvaghy Road in Portadown has led to a nearly two-week standoff

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Northern Ireland Secretary asked by police to review Drumcree march ruling

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has been asked to review the Parades Commission determination over the contentious Drumcree march by PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9

PSNI chief asks NI Secretary to review determination over Drumcree parade

Sir Chris Bryant is expected to make a statement on the dispute which has led to a 13-day stand-off.

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Suspected Drumcree parading dispute lawbreakers to be interviewed by police

Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said individuals would receive letters from police inviting them to come for interview.

Evening Standard · Oct 8