PSNI receives box of 280k signatures supporting Noah file release
Protestors in the so-called "Noah's Army" lined the street outside PSNI HQ on Friday.
Last updated 25th Feb 2022
Protestors supporting a campaign for the truth about what happened Noah Donohoe have attended PSNI HQ to call on the police to release all files relating to the investigation.
Noah, aged 14, went missing while en route to meet friends at Cavehill Country Park, and was found dead in a storm drain in North Belfast six days later.
A coroner's investigation into the death of the teenager in June 2020 is ongoing.
On Friday, supporters of his mother Fiona's campaign turned out in their droves at the PSNI's headquarters to protest against redacting some files under 'public interest immunity' - or PII.
Cars beeped as they passed the crowds on the busy road, while the supporters wore blue, carried signs and balloons, and chanted to show their support of Fiona's campaign.
The PSNI's Bobby Singleton emerged through the gates to greet Fiona and her sister Niamh, and accepted a box containing over 280,000 signatures calling for the release of all files.
Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said, "The Police Service has deep and sincere sympathy with the Donohoe family for the unimaginable pain of their loss.
"I accepted copies of a petition today (25 February) and assured Fiona that we remain fully committed to finding answers for the Donohoe family.
"The disappearance and death of Noah Donohoe is subject to an ongoing Coronial investigation. The Police Service continue to investigate under their Police (NI) Act 2000 duty, but also provide assistance to the Coroner, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time."
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