THE PSNI are investigating six "un-notified processions" in recent days, all but one of which are linked to loyalist protests relating to the Secretary of State's banning of an Orange parade down the Garvaghy Road in Portadown last Friday.
Police say enquiries are ongoing following processions without the required notification occurring in the Shankill Road in West Belfast, Dunloy in County Antrim, Tennent Street in North Belfast, Bangor in County Down, the Waterside area of Derry and Newtownabbey.
No applications for the parades were made to the Parades Commission.
Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally said: “The right to participate in a public procession is a fundamental human right.
"However, this is balanced by the need to uphold the rights of others, protect public health and safety, minimise disruption to normal life and by the need to prevent and detect crime.
“As part of this, a procession is required to submit lawful notification before proceeding and the absence of this notification may constitute an offence.
“This assessment is informed by public safety, the prevention of disorder and the need that any response is lawful, necessary and proportionate.
“We would remind anyone organising a public procession or parade of their responsibility to comply with the relevant notification requirements and engage with police.
“We will protect the rights of everyone, and we will continue to monitor the situation and engage with those involved.”
