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A DUP MLA has called on the PSNI to take action against those who allegedly sang republican songs outside a bar in Magherafelt, Co Derry, as an Orange parade passed.

DUP MLA for Mid-Ulster Ian McCrea said: "After the church parade ended on Sunday, I was informed by a number of Orange Men and members of Dunamoney Flute Band that some of the people...outside Bryson's Bar sang republican songs during the time that the parade passed by.

"Having made representations to the Police, I have been assured that they are treating it as a hate crime and are currently carrying out their investigations to ensure that those responsible for this intimidation are dealt with.

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"I want to repeat again what I have told many of those who were there, that they must make a statement to the police as complaining isn't enough."

Police confirmed that a complaint had been received of sectarian abuse while a parade was in procession in the Garden Street area of Magherafelt on Sunday (July 12).

Inspector Andrew Archibald said: "Enquiries are ongoing at this time to ascertain if any offences occurred."

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