'Harassment' of poppy seller in Lurgan supermarket condemned by unionists

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'Harassment' of poppy seller in Lurgan supermarket condemned by unionists
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Police said officers attended the Tesco store in Lurgan after reports of a 'verbal altercation'.

It comes after video footage of an incident at Tesco in Carnegie Street circulated on social media.They are now treating it as a hate incident.Meanwhile DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she has "spoken with the PSNI who confirmed that abuse of poppy collectors is classed as a hate crime and will be investigated".

She continued: "Poppies are a symbol of remembrance for everyone. No-one should be forced to hide or should ever apologise for its display. "Those who posted this video have only succeeded in displaying their own intolerance and bigotry, but they also demonstrated the importance of supporting the Poppy Appeal and of educating future generations of the reasons why we wear a poppy.”

The PSNI said: "Police in Lurgan received a report of a verbal altercation at commercial premises in the Carnegie Street area on Tuesday 7th November."Police remained in the area and continued to monitor the situation."Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.

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