TUV councillor Christopher Jamieson said:
“All violence is wrong and I condemn what has happened in Broughshane in recent days. Of course, the most serious instance of violence and intimidation perpetrated in North Antrim were carried out by the paramilitary wing of Sinn Fein, whose actions Michelle O’Neill maintains were justified.
“Alliance should be ashamed of themselves in attempting to point the finger of blame at the good people of Broughshane who expressed concern at the inappropriate attendance of the Sinn Fein deputy mayor at the Christmas light switch on. Those behind the damage are responsible for their actions. No one else. If Alliance know who is responsible then they should provide that information to the PSNI.”