SF councillor clarifies views on violence after unionist anger

Tony McCaul criticised for appearing to say a return to violence cannot be ruled out

Unionist colleagues of Causeway Coast and Glens Sinn Féin councillor, Tony McCaul (above), were critical of him for appearing to say a return to violence could not be ruled out. File photograph: Sinnfein.ie

Unionist colleagues of Causeway Coast and Glens Sinn Féin councillor, Tony McCaul (above), were critical of him for appearing to say a return to violence could not be ruled out. File photograph: Sinnfein.ie

A Sinn Féin councillor in the North has clarified his position on the use of violence to achieve political aims after unionists reacted angrily to comments he made on a social media site.

Unionist colleagues of Causeway Coast and Glens councillor, Tony McCaul, were critical of the 64-year-old for appearing to say a return to violence could not be ruled out.

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