28/03/2013

Flag Protestor Jamie Bryson Granted Bail

Union flag protestor Jamie Bryson has been granted bail.

The 23-year-old, who has spent almost a month behind bars, faces six charges on the ongoing flags dispute.

He has been refused bail in the High Court twice, however in Belfast Magistrate's Court on Wednesday his lawyer said Bryson had agreed to strict conditions.

Among the conditions are that Bryson is prohibited from taking part in protests, give speeches or media interviews or post anything on social media.

He is not allowed to wear anything which would may conceal his identity and has a curfew of 8pm.

He also has to report to Newtownards police station every day.

Bryson faces charges of encouraging or assisting offences and taking part in unnotified public processions.

Bryson is due back in court on 25 April.

(CD)

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