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Jamie Bryson due in court over Belfast union flag protests | Jamie Bryson due in court over Belfast union flag protests |
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Leading union flag protester Jamie Bryson is due in court later charged over the protests. | Leading union flag protester Jamie Bryson is due in court later charged over the protests. |
He faces two charges of encouraging or assisting offences, and four charges of taking part in an un-notified public procession. | He faces two charges of encouraging or assisting offences, and four charges of taking part in an un-notified public procession. |
Another man, former BNP fundraiser Jim Dowson, is also due to appear before the courts on similar charges. | |
A third man prominent in the protests, County Armagh campaigner Willie Frazer, appeared in court on Friday. | |
He faces six charges linked to the flag protests in Belfast, and was refused bail. | He faces six charges linked to the flag protests in Belfast, and was refused bail. |
There have been protests since Belfast City Council voted on 3 December to limit the flying of the union flag from city hall. | There have been protests since Belfast City Council voted on 3 December to limit the flying of the union flag from city hall. |