Like many Ardoyne residents, I received a leaflet tonight containing the following photo and text; It seems that once again the North Belfast News has put profit before facts! Ever since it's formation, the N.B.N. operates a particular political agenda, regardless of the community it is supposed to support. The McDonnell Clann should have been spoken to prior to publication of last week's erroneous article.
Earlier this evening, the N.B.N. again printed an associated story about Hunter again and once again failed to consult the McDonnell's? Is it any wonder why not so many buy the Paper anymore?
Earlier this evening, the N.B.N. again printed an associated story about Hunter again and once again failed to consult the McDonnell's? Is it any wonder why not so many buy the Paper anymore?
________________________________________________________________________
North Belfast News'"Death threat son".
Who is the real victim?
Who is the real victim?
A ridiculous headline in the North Belfast News on Saturday 21st September.
This self-styled 'Community Newspaper' printed a Front Page story claiming that local man, Stephen Hunter was the victim of 'Dissident Republican Threats' . Following investigation by local Community Representatives, all Republican Groups in the area have firmly refuted that any such threat exists.
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Tucker McDonnell in Intensive Care |
What has not been highlighted is the fact that Stephen Hunter has been charged (and freed) on Police Bail for G.B.H. With Intent. The Charges he faces, arise from an unprovoked and vicious attack on local Businessman, Thomas (Tucker) McDonnell who employs 48 people in the Ardoyne area. The vicious attack is alleged to have been launched by Hunter on Sunday 15th September. As a result of this brutal assault, Thomas McDonnell received injuries which left him fighting for his life. It is clear that the North Belfast News had no interest in conducting the most basic Journalistic investigation. Rather they ran a story to protect the Culprit of a vicious and Anti-Social attack. One needs to ask why they felt the need to do this?
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Tucker, one week after the assault |
To date, the North Belfast News has not contacted the McDonnell Family to ask them anything about this incident. We as members of this community and Family of a GBH victim demand a retraction from the North Belfast News and an apology for Thomas.
The McDonnell Family, Ardoyne.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
