SINISTER WARNING
A SINISTER paramilitary group which claims to be fully armed and ready to attack is threatening to take to the streets of Rathfriland.
The shadowy British Defence Organisation posted a chilling warning on the internet after our exclusive story which showed young people doing laps of Rathfriland Square while sitting on the roof of a car.
"It would seem that Rathfriland is a lawless place at night," said a BDO spokesperson.
"It's claimed to be a loyalist town, yet they break Her Majesty's Laws. Seems the BDO need to install a company or have a battalion overseeing what is going on in this reckless town.
"I have caught word that the police rarely are in the town at night. Well the company or battalion we will put in charge of over-looking what goes on will inform the police and present video evidence. You are a disgrace to your British heritage."
The BDO says it formed to protect the UK and its Commonwealth areas. "We will tackle terrorism in the UK, Muslim extremists and will assist the British armed forces if necessary," said the spokesperson.
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"We will also tackle organised crime gangs and drug dealers, taking them off the streets and putting them behind bars. We take no prisoners and are fully armed and ready to defend and attack."
Local SDLP councillor Seamus Doyle has condemned the group's comments and has called on the police to investigate the matter.
"This group thinks they can come to Rathfriland and police the streets. Well I can them they will have no support in the town," said Mr Doyle.
"Rathfriland residents have been successful in recent years sorting out its own problems, the people certainly don't need help from groups like this.
"It is very worrying that a group, which claims to have guns, is trying to move into the town."
Meanwhile, Banbridge police have said they are now aware of the development and will be launching an investigation.
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